A Cafe for Writers on a Deadline

this week's most popular posts and other tidbits from around Japan

Hello friends! Spoon & Tamago here, back from spring break in which we took some time off to refresh. Sometimes it's hard to write, but we're on a deadline, which is why the manuscript writer's cafe in Tokyo is our new best friend. It's for writers only and once you check-in, you can't leave until you're done! In southern Japan, we check out a new pottery store that recently opened. And with a cafe and outdoor park, it's got a little something for everyone. We also highlight the anti-war watercolors of artist Hiroki Takeda, who has a solo exhibition in Tokyo this week.  the spoon & tamago dispatch Anti-War Watercolors Watercolor artist Hiroki Takeda is known for his vivid and wholesome depictions of cats, dogs and other animals using his signature style of botanicals. But the artist has recently turned his colorful brush to a darker subject matter: anti-war imagery and hopes for peace. Read on... Hiroppa Located in the Hasami district of Nagasaki, a 65-year old porcelain brand recently opened a sprawling park, cafe and shop, all designed by architect Daisuke Motogi. Open and inviting, the store is bright and airy, connecting the indoors and outdoors. Read on... The Deadline Cafe Are you a writer working towards a hard deadline but having trouble getting work done? Then the Manuscript Writing Cafe is your new best friend. Located in Koenji and run by a team of writers, the cafe is solely dedicated to other writers working on deadline. But beware, once you enter they will not let you leave until your work is done. Read on... Support independent publishing and Japanese arts & crafts all at once by becoming a Spoon & Tamago member. Learn More! tidbits from all corners of Japan Cherry blossoms have ended for most of us but if you make your way up north to Aomori you can catch one of the latest cherry blossom festivals in Hirosaki. Meanwhile, in Tottori…. the traditional "race up a hill in a dinosaur costume" event was held recently. From the Shop 360-degrees of earth We live on a beautiful planet and this beautiful work of art can serve as a daily reminder that we have to do everfything we can to protect it. The palm-sized 360-degree book opens up like a fan, creating an entirely 3-dimensional world. Each page is a finely crafted work of art that draws the viewer in from scene to scene. View Item Copyright © 2022 Spoon & Tamago, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Spoon & Tamago 794 Dekalb Ave Apt A8 New York, New York 10112 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.