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May 3

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Here are some of the highlights of the trip to Tokyo this Spring!

We visited Matsubara An in Kamakura one afternoon where we had an amazing lunch and beautiful sake, fresh and floral Sagaminada Junmai Ginjoh from Kanagawa pref, and crisp HakurakuSei Tokubetsu Junmai from Miyagi. Both fantastic!

We went to Showa Museum in Otaku. Iconic Showa era candy packages are show cased in the drawer of classic writing desk. Some packages are still around..!

At her studio space in Tokyo, Mitsuko Ogura showed the latest Tenugui custom graphic treatment for a restaurant.

Sasuke Inari in Kamakura, Kanagawa pref.

Ubuke(finest hair) ya, is named as their scissors even cut fine facial hair

Inamuragasaki hot springs, old style Japanese house.

Sweet egg roll is cooked on the street of Tsukiji market. There is always a long line.

Entrance of Matsubara An. It says, Soba, Sake, Food on Noren curtain.

Fujisan shaped bean paste sweet, actually very tasty!

Japan loves Miffy...! on Department store wall.

Cool exterior of a boutique in Aoyama, Tokyo.

More seasonal sweets, from Kamakura city

Genpei Akasegawa's drawing at Shiseido Gallery

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Showcasing traditional Japanese crafts and the artisans who create them — their stories and their art in words and visions. Japan’s hand-made crafts have played an integral role in the lives of Japanese for centuries. They are created in response to basic, everyday needs and have long been used in the daily rhythms of life. They come from the earth and from nature, and they are prized for their simplicity and long life. Craftspeople pour their passion, pride and energy into their handiwork, creating objects that can far outlive their creators, but in doing so, they carry on the artist’s legacy. The artisans know their objects can live hundreds of years, and they want to be just as proud of it in 100 years as they are today. So, everyday household items take on a life of their own, their own spirit and their own story. They are unique, one-of-a-kind creations with a character and spirit that grows stronger with regular use. The artist creates the object, but that is just the beginning of the journey. In the hands of its owner, a relationship is created, one that is nurtured across time. Just as we do, these creations will change over time developing new imperfections and new character. Each region and each artisan have their own character. In Japan, this is known as meibutsu. The legacy has been passed down by Japanese artists across time down to today’s craftspeople who are advancing and redefining this tradition. We applaud these artisans, and we strive to support them as they re-interpret the heritage of their predecessors — and we are proud to introduce their work, their stories and the passion they put into their creation here at Japan Suite.

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