Tokyo's Hidde Shrines ⛩️

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"Plums Turn Yellow" (Microseason 27) In sync with the start of the rainy season, plums, or ume in Japanese, begin to turn yellow, a sign that they are now ripe. This is no coincidence though. In Japanese, the rainy season is called tsuyu and is written as 梅雨, which literally means "plum rain." Several ancient texts indicate that Japan's rainy season used to be called "the rain that arrives with the ripening of plums," which was likely shortened over time to just "plum rain." (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Hidden Shrines of Tokyo We begin our newsletter traversing Tokyo and it's hidden shrines. According to statistics, Tokyo is home to over 1800 Shinto shrines. Many, however, are not sitting in plain sight. Often a victim of urbanization, many shrines have been buried behind backstreets and alleys because tearing them down would be considered incredibly bad luck. Read more... Tolerance Posters Next, we stop by Roppongi where the tolerance traveling poster show, a socially driven initiative about respect and individuality, has debuted in Tokyo. The show was strategically held in a public spaces and was free of charge, ensuring accessibility to all. Read more... Eating off of Water Lastly, we spotlight this new line of tableware. Over 4 years in the making, Minanowa is a new brand of glass tableware that seeks to bring Japan's ancient appreciation for the beauty of water, into the contemporary home. 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 Every year, around this time, the Buddhist Torin-in Temple in Kyoto hosts viewing parties of Sal Flowers (沙羅双樹の花), sometimes known as one-day-flowers, because of how quickly they fall to the ground. Another flower that's in season is the hydrangea. Perfect rainy season excursion: now through July 2 you can book an evening train ride on the yoruno ajisai gō. The Hakone train takes a scenic route along a path of 7000 illuminated hydrangeas. From the Shop More Trees More Trees is a forest conservation organization founded by the late Japanese musician, Ryuichi Sakamoto. The organization aims to connect cities and forests through programs and initiatives that advocate for sustainable forestry. One of their products, made from sustainably sourced domestic timber and designed by architect Kengo Kuma, are the Tsumiki stacking blocks. view product 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.