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"The Butterburs Blossom" (Microseason 70) Fuki, also known as butterburs, may sound unfamiliar if you live in the west. They're a mountain vegetable (sansai) native to Japan and other parts of Asia. And around this time is when they emerge from the heavy underground, a sign that cold and heat are slowly interchanging, and that winter will indeed fade away. Butterburs are bitter but edible, and provide an important source of sustenance for bears and other animals who have survived the long winter. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Waguya We begin our newsletter in Mie prefecture checking out Waguya, a 300-year old arts & crafts shop. But its not the store's age that is surprising but the cavernous interiour which stretches an astounding 210 ft. Read more... Tentacle Earbuds Genki Hirano is a Japanese glass artist based in Iwate prefecture who creates delicate works but what really caught our eye were these glass octopus tentacle earbuds. Read more... Graduating Senior Thesis Exhibitions In Japan, early spring is graduation season, which means it's the time of year art students across Japan are proudly displaying their years of hard work. Here at S&T we have a tradition of highlighting some of our favorite work by the young artists. 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 Lunar New Year from Chinatown in Yokohama! Fans of the anime/manga Chainsaw Man are in for a treat at this pop-up cafe in Shibuya From the Shop Hario Lampwork Factory If you're looking for Valentine's Day gifts, check out our collection of glass jewelry from Hario Lampwork Factory. Hario, which is known for the high-quality heat-resistant glass coffee and tea wares, created this line of jewelry to ensure that the craft of handmade glass continues to get passed down from generation to generation. view collection Copyright © 2023 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.