Farewell to the Deleted Japanese Words

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

Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons N0. 41 Earth and Sky Begin to Cool If you walk outside early in the morning or late at night, you may feel the first hints of Fall. During the day still feels very much like summer but Autumn rain fronts will begin to bring cooler weather. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Deleted Japanese Words We begin our newsletter this week with some farewells. The Japanese dictionary recently underwent a massive revision and deleted over 1000 words. Take a walk down memory lane with us and remember some of the words and why they were deleted. Read on... Matchbox Cookies Speaking of farewells, earlier this year Japan's largest matchbox maker announced that they were calling it quits. But in hopes of keeping the flame of tradition alive, a patisserie developed matchbox cookies so that we'll never forget.  Read on... The Vase Boutique Lastly, we pay a visit to the Vase boutique in Nakameguro. The shop has been in business for 15 years and when they decided to expand last year they didn't have to move far. A 70-year old vacant wooden house right next door turned out to be the perfect new home. Read on... If you enjoy our content, the best way to support us is to become a member. You'll get perks like exclusive content, shop discounts and more! tidbits from all corners of Japan We were saddened to hear that Tsuneko Sasamoto, Japan's first female photojournalist, recently passed away at the age of 107. Did you know Japan's Mount Koya, the center of Shingon Buddhism, has a mascot named Koya-kun? He's making an appearance in Shibuya right now as part of a tourism campaign. From the Shop Kujira Knives Whales in Japan have a history of cultural significance and have been seen as divine gifts, as natural resources, as gods, and as symbols of local or national identity. There are whale festivals, rituals and even graves. These whale knives are hand-made by steel artisans in Tosa (Kochi Prefecture), a region with a history of sword-making that dates back over 700 years. Facing the seas, Tosa is also known for its whale watching, making these gorgeous objects a unique combination of history and our natural surroundings. view the 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.