Michiyo Tsujimura Pioneering the science of tea
Period One: Profile
Can you tell us about Michiyo Tsujimura's childhood?
Why did she decide to become a scientist?
Period Two: Research Activity
What sort of research did Dr. Tsujimura do?
What other discoveries did she make?
Period Three: Impact on Our Lives
How have people been able to apply Dr. Tsujimura's discovery of the astringent components of green tea?
Period Four: Virtual Science Lab
Let's see how the temperature of the water affects the taste of the tea.
Library: For Further Reading
All photos of Michiyo Tsujimura courtesy of
Institute for Gender Studies,
Ochanomizu University