Maison Owl: Dining Inside a Cave

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Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons No. 43 Dew Glistens White on the Grass This is the time of year you will notice white beads of dew in the early mornings. Dew appears during seasonal changes (like between summer and fall) when the temperatures drop during the night and moisture in the air solidifies. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Maison Owl This week we bring you a sneak peek into one of our most-anticipated new restaurants. Almost 10 years since it was first conceptualized, Maison Owl is a cave-like restaurant that looks like it's been carved out of the earth. It was designed by architect Junya Ishigami, who helped bring the concept t life. Read on... Watch Part Sculptures In Saga prefecture, which is just a few hours south of Maison Owl, we check in to a clock repair shop run by a man who creates sculptures from leftover parts in his spare time. Read on... Autumnal Views For the past several years Ryo Takemasa has been illustrating the cover of the quarterly magazine Musashino. The eponymous magazine is dedicated to a Western suburb of Tokyo that just so happens to be our hometown. Since today is the harvest moon, we're sharing the Autumn covers that Takemasa illustrated for the magazine. 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 Last night's harvest moon (chushu no megetsu in Japanese) above Tokyo Sky Tree. Click through for a gallery of photos from across Japan. Beginning next week, the Aman Hotel in Tokyo will be serving this Halloween-themed afternoon tea. From the Shop Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Although the heat still lingers, the skies and clouds no longer belong to summer. Fall is right around the corner. One way to welcome the seasonal shift into the home is through our curated selection of tea towels. The chrysanthemum, one of Japan's most beloved flowers, is a a symbol of early fall. The autumnal full moon is of course a significant celebration in Japan as a way of expressing gratitude for a good harvest. One of the most cherished leaves, for all its shades of red, purple, orange and yellow, is the maple leaf, or momiji. 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.