Our Most-Popular Articles of 2022

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

Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons No. 64 The Common Self-Heal Sprouts The common self-heal, which also makes an appearance in Microseason 28 when "the self-heal withers", is a perennial herb found throughout Europe, Asia and North America. It sprouts around now, the time of the winter solstice (December 21), and dries up in June. In a cold time when all other plants have withered, the common self-heal offers a sprout of hope for Spring. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch The Best of 2022 This will be our final newsletter of 2022 so we're counting down our top 10 articles of the year. We wanted to take this moment to thank everyone who has subscribed to this newsletter. We hope we've been able to add a little bit of beauty and insight into your daily lives by delivering stories about Japan. Read more... Our Favorite Tokyo Christmas Trees Each year we feature our favorite designer Christmas trees that have popped up all around Tokyo. This year's selection includes a tree made from stools and an ikebana tree! Read more... A Creative Christmas Poster While we're in a festive mood, check out this creative poster from art director Yuni Yoshida who applied a creative use of perspective to transform a green stairway and a red hallway into Christmas Trees. 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 Happy "capybara yuzu hotspring day" to everyone who celebrates! but it's not really the holidays until Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo unleashes its Santa diver, is it? From the Shop New Chopsticks for the New Year In Japan it's auspicious to start off the new year with new chopsticks. So why not give our gorgeous STIIK chopsticks a try? Made from Japanese bamboo, the elegant chopsticks are highly durable despite their small diameter and pair well with any type of cuisine. They're also dishwasher safe! And each package comes with a set of 2 chopsticks. (slightly smaller kids sizes are also available) view item 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.