Our Favorite Museum Cafes

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

"Frogs Start Singing" (Microseason 19) It's the time of year when the frogs begin to croak. They've been slowly waking up and now that summer is approaching, the animal world begins to sing a little louder.  Frogs will often return to the pond where they were spawned and this is how they originally got their Japanese name "kaeru" which is a homonym for "go home." (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Come for the art, stay for the coffee Museum cafes are special spaces that offer the opportunity to reflect on everything seen at the museum. The menu too is often thoughtful and inspired by the art or architectural aspects of the museum. We present to you, a few of our favorite museum cafes. Read more... Children's Day Around this time of year, Japan becomes decorated with scenes of fish fluttering in the sky. Known as koinobori, the carp streamers are an important celebration of Children's Day, which is on May 5th. But one of our favorite forms of the celebration happens at Sabagawa River, which plays host to an unusual yet exquisite tradition. Read more... Transforming Bike The Icoma electric bike transforms from suitcase-sized square to bike in seconds. Turns out, it was inspired by the transformer toys of the 80s and 90s. In fact, the creator is a former employee of the company responsible for introducing "Transformers" to the world. 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 Maebashi Galleria, a new art complex designed by architect Akihisa Hirata, opens today. Housing numerous galleries and a restaurant, the project positions Maebashi to be a significant art city. Rail strikes were common in 60s Japan, particularly around this time of year because that was when wage negotiations (春闘; shunto) would go sour. When they happened, people would just walk to work/school. 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.