Jimi "Mundane" Halloween

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Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons No. 54 The Maple and Ivy Turn Yellow We've waited for fall foliage but now it feels like it's already kicked into full gear before we even realized it was happening. In Japan, one of the most cherished leaves, for all its shades of red, purple, orange and yellow, is the maple leaf, or momiji. The name of this leaf is said to have come from the word momi (揉み; to knead or massage) as it was believed that the chill of the shigure (時雨; fall rains) helped to knead out the fall colors. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Mundane Holloween Last week was Halloween, which meant it was time for our favorite Japanese festival Jimi Halloween, where people dress up in costumes so mundane they have to be explained. Read more... Community Candy Shop This week Japan's Good Design Awards announced their 2022 top awards. But the recipient of the grand prize wasn't a global brand, nor did it utilize cutting edge technology. Instead, it employed a unique business model that was aimed at nourishing and enriching the lives of children. Read more... The Evolution of Hario Since their founding in 1921, Hario has done one thing: create high-quality glassware. Over the past century the company noticed that the craft of glass-making was quickly being replaced by industrial machines. So they established a jewelry studio as an outlet for their artisans to hone their skills. Read more... 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 November 1 kicked off an activity at gardens across Japan called  yukizuri. Gardeners begin preparing for snow and nowhere is this tradition more beautifully displayed than at Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. If you need a laugh, check out this video of people trying to eat matcha soft-serve from Nakamine Seicha in Tokyo. We've been rolling on the ground all week. From the Shop The Floating Worlds of Illustrator Shinji Tsuchimochi Shinji Tsuchimochi is a Tokyo-based illustrator who creates unique views of Tokyo and Japan, inspired by ukiyo-e but produced with a modern sense of whimsy and surrealism. His art book UKIYO is a compilation of old and new work, and includes his masterpiece 100 Views of Tokyo, an ambitious 3-year project created in the vein of ukiyo-e master Utagawa Hiroshige. learn more 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 253 Tompkins Ave Brooklyn, New York 11216 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.