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Sakura Season and the Beauty of One Moment
Cherry blossoms remind us of the beauty of impermanence. In Japanese philosophy, the phrase 一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie) means “one time, one meeting” — a reminder that each moment is unique...
Sakura Season and the Beauty of One Moment
Cherry blossoms remind us of the beauty of impermanence. In Japanese philosophy, the phrase 一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie) means “one time, one meeting” — a reminder that each moment is unique...
Peace in Discipline: A Tea Lesson
One of the quiet gifts of studying tea ceremony is learning that discipline does not have to feel rigid. It can feel peaceful. During a recent Urasenkei session with my...
Peace in Discipline: A Tea Lesson
One of the quiet gifts of studying tea ceremony is learning that discipline does not have to feel rigid. It can feel peaceful. During a recent Urasenkei session with my...
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with Tea at Kobo
The Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal — a moment to gather with community, reflect on the past year, and welcome the possibilities of the one ahead. To...
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with Tea at Kobo
The Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal — a moment to gather with community, reflect on the past year, and welcome the possibilities of the one ahead. To...
Blooming, Opening, Laughing: A Japanese Welcome...
Every month I look forward to turning the page of my Karhu Studio Kyoto calendar. March arrived with a message that feels perfectly aligned with the season: 咲く 開く 笑う...
Blooming, Opening, Laughing: A Japanese Welcome...
Every month I look forward to turning the page of my Karhu Studio Kyoto calendar. March arrived with a message that feels perfectly aligned with the season: 咲く 開く 笑う...
A Simple Spring Tea Moment: Kuki-Matcha + Wagashi
Last weekend’s Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) pop-up was filled with some of my favorite kinds of moments — quiet tea, beautiful sweets, and good conversation. These wagashi from Tokaragashi felt especially...
A Simple Spring Tea Moment: Kuki-Matcha + Wagashi
Last weekend’s Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) pop-up was filled with some of my favorite kinds of moments — quiet tea, beautiful sweets, and good conversation. These wagashi from Tokaragashi felt especially...
Girls’ Day Tea Time | Hinamatsuri Pop-up 🌸
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is celebrated every March 3rd in Japan. Families display hina dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, and their court. The red cloth beneath them symbolizes protection. Peach...
Girls’ Day Tea Time | Hinamatsuri Pop-up 🌸
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is celebrated every March 3rd in Japan. Families display hina dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, and their court. The red cloth beneath them symbolizes protection. Peach...