Farewell to Japanese Matchboxes

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

Hello friends. Sad news for phillumenists–collectors of matchooks–like ourselves. Japan's largest producer of matchbooks is exiting the business, effectively extinguishing the tradition of picking up matchbooks at cafes and bars as mementos. We're also featuring the unappetizing yet mesmerizing creations of a certain Japanese confectionery chef. And of course we were horrified, heartbroken at the news out of Texas last week. There has to be another way and, for us, it only makes sense to turn to Japan as an example of how gun regulations can help. the spoon & tamago dispatch Farewell, Matchbooks Phillumeny–the practice of collecting matchboxes–is about to get a lot more difficult. Japan's largest manufacturer of matchboxes, Nittosha, has announced that they're shutting down their business line in June after fulfilling all existing orders. Read on... Literal Sponge Cake Japanese Youtuber and content creator LowIQ specializes in unorthodox cakes and sweets that are unappetizing yet mesmerizing. Take one of their latest creations, for example: the–quite literal–sponge cake. Read on... Gun Laws in Japan Although the US has no exact counterpart elsewhere in the world, some countries have taken steps that can provide a window into what successful gun control looks like. Japan, a country of 127 million people and yearly gun deaths rarely totaling more than 10, is one such country. (From the archives) Read on... Spoon & Tamago is a member-supported publication. If you can, please consider becoming a member and joining us in our mission to raise up Japanese arts & crafts. tidbits from all corners of Japan 38-year old professor Suzuki has spent the past 16 years using the forest as his laboratory, and has scientifically proven that birds use intelligent, structured language to communicate. There are numerous tiny train lines across Japan that are a dying breed. One of those is the Geibi Line, running through mountainous chugoku region. Aside from a handful of train fans, there are only 3 daily riders, all local students. From the Shop Incense Matchbooks Speaking of matchbooks, our collection of "Hibi" incense matches just came back in stock! In just one, swift motion, Hibi matches deliver a small flame, followed by about ten minutes of delightful fragrances that fill any space. The palm-sized box and ingenious yet intuitive design allows for short aromatherapy sessions, even if you're on the go. View Collection 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.