A Kyoto Oasis of Books & Coffee

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

"Silkworms Start Feasting on Mulberry Leaves" (Microseason 22) It's the warmth of spring that stimulates silkworm eggs to develop and now is the time that the eggs naturally begin to hatch. The worms awaken with a voracious appetite, and quickly begin feeding on their primary diet of mulberry leaves. In about one month they'll begin producing smooth, white threads. Silkworms have been such a vital part of lifestyle in Japan that they are often given an honorific suffix (okaiko-sama) and are counted as 1-tou, 2-tou, the same counter used for livestock like horses and cows, as opposed to 1-piki, 2-hiki, the counter used for bugs and insects. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch An Oasis of Books and Coffee We begin our newsletter this week in Kyoto where a new cafe offers a reprieve from the bustle of tourism. Thirty minutes north is a new cafe stocked with 3000 books and the freshest of coffee. Read more... Eriko Inazaki Next, we showcased the work of ceramic artist Eriko Inazaki, whose organic and delicate forms hardly look like they're made from clay. She painstakingly shapes and assembles each prick and piece by hand. And in doing so, she's pushed the art of ceramics beyond its traditional boundaries. Read more... Not A Hotel Lastly, we take a look at a new Japanese startup that's shaking up the real estate industry with their unique take on the timeshare model. The membership-style service focuses on small, boutique properties that are impeccably designed by notable architects. Read more... Did you know we have a membership program? For just $5 a month, members get access to a bunch of great perks while also helping us continue our mission. tidbits from all corners of Japan It's Sanja Matsuri weekend! And that means all the yakuza are out in force, flaunting their tattoos. The Kyoto Aquarium has updated its flowchart illustrating the complex romantic relationships of its penguins From the Shop New Tenugui Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner! We have some new tenugui tea towles perfect for bringing the seasons into the home. view new arrivals 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.