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"Dew Glistens White on the Grass" (Microseason 43) Welcome to Japan's Microseason 43: Dew Glistens White on the Grass. This is the time of year when you will notice white beads of dew in the early mornings. Dew appears during seasonal changes (like between summer and fall) when the temperatures drop during the night and moisture in the air solidifies.  (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Bath Breaks We kicked off this week in Kinosaki, a town on coastal Japan known for their hot springs, where a new coworking space recently opened. The space is equipped with everything a digital nomad needs. What's more, their desks are specifically designed to encourage users to take bath breaks at one of the many nearby hot springs. Read more... Tokyo Hotel Rooms From there we travel west to Shimane prefecture to check out this gorgeous community library. The library's design pays homage to its mining heritage, featuring bookshelves ingeniously crafted to mimic mining haulageway ruins. Read more... Kodamari Fuji Lastly, we make a stop through the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures where architect-extraordinaire Terunobu Fujimori decided to build his first-ever guest lodge. Nearby is a 300-year old cherry blossom tree, a symbol of the region, which is what inspired the architect to plant fuji-sakura cherry trees across the roof. Read more... For just $5 per month, support independent publishing, and Japanese arts & crafts, by becoming a Spoon & Tamago member! tidbits from all corners of Japan September brings a slew of moon-related events in Japan. One of them is Moon Art Night Shimokita (9/16 - 10/1).  This giant moon by artist Luke Jerram is one of many exhibitions that will be on display Sagamihara-Asamizo Park in the outskirts of Tokyo has an observation deck that reveals a sight only visible from above. The park is encapsulated by a giant footprint, based on local folklore that tells the story of a giant carrying Mt. Fuji on its back From the Shop The joy of stacking rocks New in the shop! Designed by Nara-based studio A4, tumi-isi (積み石; 'stacking stones' in Japanese) are a set of 5 blocks individually hand bevelled into asymmetrical shapes by local artisans. These tactile objects are meant to nourish your sense of balance and creativity, while also transporting you back to that river where you stacked stones as high as you could. view items 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.