Tag: Japan
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Ippeki (A Horizon of Blue)
Not long after Golden Week, I spent a day visiting museums. I’d always enjoyed exhibitions featuring famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet, but my interest in tea utensils has only grown quite recently. I also have a weakness for the words “limited-time only.” When I heard that the MOA Museum of Art in Atami…
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Ippuku (A Moment for Tea)
Few Japanese people would say they look forward to tsuyu, Japan’s rainy season. Unlike the gentle rain that nourishes nature throughout the year, the air during this rainy season feels heavy. As the humidity rises, my body seems to grow heavier too, and every year I find myself struggling with the change in weather. Last…