Riding the Ramen Train 🍜

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Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons No. 58 The Rainbow Hides Unseen As the days continue to grow shorter and the sunlight feels weaker, you may notice more and more cloudy days. Within Japan's 72 seasons, the rainbow will remain hidden until mid-April when the season "The First Rainbow Appears" arrives. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch The Ramen Broth Train The Amaterasu Railway in Miyazaki Prefecture is a popular local train that takes passengers on a gorgeous 30-minute journey through the spectacular scenery of Takachiho. The quirky train is known for its open roof, its journey over Japan's highest train bridge, and--now--for running on leftover tonkotsu ramen broth. Read more... Kimono Portrait Souvenirs Horyu Goseda was a Japanese artist who lived from 1827 to 1892. He spent the majority of his career working in Yokohama. Although he worked in a traditional Japanese style, he also had a side-hustle: painting portraits for foreigners dressed in traditional kimono. Read more... Paper-cut Cityscapes Hiroki Saito first discovered the art of kirie in high school. And for the past 8 years he has been perfecting his craft. Saito's dedication is evident in his work, which features meticulous and delicate incisions that render cityscapes so lifelike they could easily be mistaken for photographs. Read more... Did you know we have a membership program? For just $5 a month you get all of Japan's 72 microseasons in your inbox, discounts from our shop, other exclusive content all while supporting independent journalism! tidbits from all corners of Japan This week the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka conducted a lion escape drill. Train riders on the Kururi Line in Chiba were treated to an in-car wrestling match. If you weren't aware it was a PR event, there may have been cause for concern. From the Shop The Art of the Bowl Gato Mikio was founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Hot Spring, a town famed for wood turning. Following the intentions and spirit of the original kijishi wood-turners, the company has dedicated itself to preserving the craft of woodwork and lacquerware by creating timeless and functional tableware that accentuates the beauty of natural wood. We're excited to offer some of their exquisite bowls in our shop. Read about the maker here or shop the collection below: 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 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.