Japan's ancient calendar of 72 seasons | | No. 45 The Swallows Leave
As the heat continues to be replaced by cooler air, Japan's microseasons chronicle the wildlife that slowly and subtly disappears from under our eyes. One of the first is microseason 45: the time of year when swallows begin to relocate as they take off for the warmer climates of South East Asia. Some will travel up to 300 km (186 miles) each day, making their way to Australia. | | (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) | | the spoon & tamago dispatch | | Mt. Fuji Tea Ceremony We begin this week's newsletter 12,000 ft above sea level where, last week, a one-of-a-kind tea ceremony was held near the summit of Mt. Fuji. The event was spearheaded by an architect and tea master who timed the ceremony to occur right before the end of the official hiking season.
Read on... | | | The Star of Tokyo Station Next we head to Tokyo Station where designer Tokujin Yoshioka has unveiled his latest work: a gigantic 10-meter sculpture made of over 2000 stainless steel mirrored rods that converge, as if crystallizing, into a luminous star. Read on... | | | The Momiji Tunnel Lastly, a travel recommendation if you are headed to Kyoto this fall. Take an evening ride on the Eizan Railway. As the train passes through the famed "momiji tunnel" the conductor flicks off the lights and riders are treated to a surrreal sight.
Read on... | | |  | | If you enjoy our content, the best way to support us is to become a member. You'll get perks like exclusive content, shop discounts and more! | | tidbits from all corners of Japan | |  | | The annual cleaning of the Ushiku Buddha took place last week. Workers take an an elevator up to the head and exit from openings in the eyes. They then clean the nose, mouth and ears, finishing off by washing each of the curls. |  | | Heavy wind and rains are battering Japan right now as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in the south. It's even raining inside Tokyo Station! We hope everyone is staying safe! | | Everlasting Blooms
As we bid farewell to summer, sola cubes offer a way to stay connected to the lush joys of nature. Perfectly preserved at the peak of their beauty, artisans have literally frozen fauna in time.
| | | | |
Jack Nicholson en Wolf Gary Oldman en Hannibal Jim Carrey en The Grinch Tommy Lee Jones en Batman Forever Tom Cruise en Vanilla Sky Ch...
