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When in a Hurry, Take the Long Way

When in a Hurry, Take the Long Way

“When in a hurry, everything goes wrong.” Inspired by the Japanese phrase 急がば回れ (Isogaba maware) — a reminder that rushing leads to mistakes, and slowing down leads to better outcomes.

When in a Hurry, Take the Long Way

“When in a hurry, everything goes wrong.” Inspired by the Japanese phrase 急がば回れ (Isogaba maware) — a reminder that rushing leads to mistakes, and slowing down leads to better outcomes.

Kodomo no Hi Reminder

Kodomo no Hi Reminder

A quick reminder for Kodomo no Hi at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington. 📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 ⏰ Festival hours: 11AM–5PM Flowering Waters will be present...

Kodomo no Hi Reminder

A quick reminder for Kodomo no Hi at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington. 📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 ⏰ Festival hours: 11AM–5PM Flowering Waters will be present...

Kodomo no Hi: A Day of Play and Culture

Kodomo no Hi: A Day of Play and Culture

Celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington in Seattle. Enjoy traditional games, crafts, performances, and Japanese food. Flowering Waters will be sampling...

Kodomo no Hi: A Day of Play and Culture

Celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington in Seattle. Enjoy traditional games, crafts, performances, and Japanese food. Flowering Waters will be sampling...

A Simple Tea Time

A Simple Tea Time

There are moments that don’t ask for much. Just a bowl of tea.A small sweet.A bit of sunlight. This tea time came together quietly — with sweets my Urasenkei sensei...

A Simple Tea Time

There are moments that don’t ask for much. Just a bowl of tea.A small sweet.A bit of sunlight. This tea time came together quietly — with sweets my Urasenkei sensei...

Peace Over Proof

Peace Over Proof

A quiet moment from Urasenkei tea practice, reflecting the idea that peace comes from within. Inspired by the Japanese phrase 知足安分 (Chisoku Anbun) — knowing what is enough and resting...

Peace Over Proof

A quiet moment from Urasenkei tea practice, reflecting the idea that peace comes from within. Inspired by the Japanese phrase 知足安分 (Chisoku Anbun) — knowing what is enough and resting...

Komorebi: A Mother’s Day Tea Experience

Komorebi: A Mother’s Day Tea Experience

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Komorebi — an intimate Japanese-style afternoon tea experience at @thekitchenseattle. Enjoy four curated teas, seasonal sweet and savory pairings, and a refined, peaceful setting.

Komorebi: A Mother’s Day Tea Experience

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Komorebi — an intimate Japanese-style afternoon tea experience at @thekitchenseattle. Enjoy four curated teas, seasonal sweet and savory pairings, and a refined, peaceful setting.