Vending Machines in Snow

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

"The Stream Freezes Over" (Microseason 71) Historically, this has been the coldest time of year in Japan, the time when even moving water tends to freeze up. Indeed, Japan is in fact in the middle of a cold front that has dumped snow across the land. The good news is that we're just one microseason away from the final seventy-second, and after this period signs of spring begin to slowly appear. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Vending Machines in Snow Given all the snow that Japan has had this week, we're starting off our newsletter admiring these photos from Eiji Ohashi of vending machines at night juxtaposed with a wintry Hokkaido landscape. Read more... Onsen Tofu Next we check out Hirakawaya's new restaurant and cafe in Saga prefecture. They specialize in a dish known as onsen-tofu. As the name implies, the dish is cooked and served in pristine, mineral-rich water sourced from onsen, or natural hot springs. Read more... The Wearable Beanbag Are you like us and finding yourself perpetually tired, in need of quick naps and rests several times a day? Well then you're in luck because we have the perfect attire for you. Meet the wearable bean bag pillow. Read more... If you've ever thought about joining our membership program, now is a great time. We're approaching the final 72nd microseason and will then kick off from one! tidbits from all corners of Japan Many in Japan are bracing for the season's coldest weather, including the Japanese macaque, who are known to huddle together in groups of 70 - 100 to keep warm. The phenomenon is known as saru-dango. Yesterday an underground concert took place within the depths of a giant storm drain that runs beneath the Kanda River in Tokyo From the Shop All the colors and aromas of winter Sure it's cold. But there's something endearing and enjoyable about the muted colors of winter. Our favorite time of day during this season are the early mornings and heating up a kettle of water. If you would like to bring some of those colors and aromas into your home, without opening your windows, check out our curated winter collection. 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.