Tag: wagashi germany
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A Family Birthday with Nerikiri — and the Meaning of Hōzuki during Obon
Recently, a family from Frankfurt visited me for a private nerikiri…
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Why Wagashi Workshops Are Not Held Every Week
My wagashi workshops are not held every week because each one…
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Seasonality in Japanese Tea Culture — Learning to Notice Small Changes
When people think about Japanese tea ceremony, they often imagine strict…
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Matcha, Nerikiri, and a Quiet Afternoon in Neuss
Last Saturday, I welcomed a family of three from Brno, Czech…
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Kashiwa Mochi and Children’s Day in Japan
In early May, a very specific sweet starts to appear across…
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What is Sakura Mochi? A Spring Sweet from Japan
Sakura mochi (桜餅) is a traditional Japanese sweet that quietly announces…