Nuno Bettencourt says Eddie Van Halen visited him while he was recording his Rise solo

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Goodbye cherry blossoms, hello Nemophila

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"The First Rainbow Appears" (Microseason 15) As spring continues to unfold, moisture in the air increases. And it's around this time of year that you may see your first rainbow, a sight you realize you've missed all winter. Of course the sunlight, when compared with summer, still feels weak or maybe even a little unstable. And rainbows around this time of year feel equally fainter. (Do you want more seasonal events, recipes, poems and art in your inbox? Become a member!) the spoon & tamago dispatch Hello, Baby We begin our newsletter at Hitachi Seaside Park in Tochigi, whose hills are currently covered with Baby Blue Eyes, also known as Nemophila. Although Japan's cherry blossoms get all the attention for their short-lived beauty, these little babies are just as ephemeral. Read more... The Koumi Line There are numerous tiny train lines across Japan that are a dying breed. One of those is the Koumi Line, which connects Kobuchizawa Station in Yamanashi with Komoro Station in Nagano. In an attempt to boost ridership the train has turned its advertisement space into a photo gallery. Read more... Unforgettable Landscapes Lastly, we highlight an illustrator we came across last month, Ippan Nakamura, who was having a small exhibition in Tokyo. Part illustrator, part manga artist, Nakamura creates whimsical landscapes of Tokyo that area at once both surreal and nostalgic. 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 It was a harrowing weekend in Japan. On Saturday,  man threw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Kishida right before he was about to give a speech in Wakayama On Sunday, an accident at Osaka's famous Danjiri Matsuri sent 6 to the hospital after a float overturned. From the Shop give the gift of beautiful scents MICA (美香; literally "beautiful scent") is a set of 6 fragrances whose packaging design doubles as a diffusing stand. Place the vial into the packaging, insert a diffusing stick, and let your room fill with fragrances for days. Their sleek design makes for perfect gifts. view collection 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.