The Milky Way appears in Osaka

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"The First Lotus Blossoms" (Microseason 32) This is the time of year when the lotus blossoms early in the morning while the air is still cool. As the heat intensifies throughout the day, the blossom closes up. The lotus flower has always been associated with divinity, perhaps because of its unparalleled beauty and how it often grows from muddy waters. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Tanabata in Osaka The Okawa River, which runs through central Osaka, was lit up with 40,000 LED lights floating down the river as they evoked the celestial milky way. The surreal scene was part of a celebration of Tanabata, or the Star Festival, which is a major summer festival in Japan taking place on July 7th. Read more... Tiny home, tiny bakery For all that's written and said about the difficulty of starting a business in Japan, there is one exception. The country's lax zoning laws make it particularly easy to convert a section of your home into a cafe or eatery. Case in point: Ye Bakers. Read more... Home dedicated to craft From sukiya carpentry and plasterwork to washi paper and urushi lacquer, an architect collaborated with seven renowned artisans specializing in individual craftwork to create this stunning home. Read more... From July 26-Aug 6, Japan Society is presenting the 16th annual JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film. This year's festival features over 25 films from major blockbusters to indie darlings. (sponsor) tidbits from all corners of Japan 120,000 lotuses in full bloom now at the Ancient Lotus Park in Saitama.   The park opens early at 7AM the lotus blossoms early in the morning while the air is still cool. As the heat intensifies throughout the day, the blossom closes up. Fukui Prefecture, known for their dinosaur museums because roughly 80% of all dinosaur fossils found in Japan have been found in Fukui, has dinosaur benches From the Shop Matches and Incense, Together as One After years of trial and error, the creators of Hibi arrived at the optimal mixture of paper fibres, incense and charcoal to create the perfect strike-on-box incense match. In just one, swift motion, Hibi matches deliver a small flame, followed by about ten minutes of delightful fragrances that fill any space. Hibi deep is inspired by deep walks in the forest: fragrances of moss, ceder wood and ambergris. shop hibi matches 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.