
Winter Salad Set – If summer feels too far away, why not consider a few winter vegetables? A wide variety of edibles enjoy winter's cooler temperatures and friends will enjoy a fresh taste of the season. Leafy greens such as komatsuna, mizuna, or spinach adore this time of year as do peas, kabu, violas, and herbs like cilantro and parsley. Head over to a nearby nursery for seeds or even seedlings, a cute pot, and give an edible gift that's green in more ways than one!
Handmade Tokyo – A creatively written work documenting a community workshop examining one of the best and greenest things in this metropolis: its gardens. Braiterman and Berthelsen's work combines photography and text to share and explore green spaces large and small and their meaning to Tokyoites and beyond. Arriving in its own handmade wrapper fashioned from cast-off kimono's, there's no wrapping to worry about!
Tokyo Flower Walks – Sumiko Enbutsu's classic should be in the hands of any resident of Tokyo or visitor who happens to be a garden lover. Her seasonal walks range over the city and guide followers of her detailed directions to some of Tokyo's best corners. Clear maps mark the route as well as local points of interest, recommended restaurants, and shops. Each section introduces a particular flower or plant with a narrative description of its relevance to Japanese culture. A great way to explore the city and start developing satoyama sense!
Got some ideas of your own? Let me know and we'll add them to the list!
Photo credit: The favorite spouse took this during our trip home in February while out for a ski on the family land. It was a perfect, perfect day.
3 comments:
What lovely ideas! Many of the items I've never heard of. And I also like the idea of canning food. Have never done this myself. It would be fun to try it some day.
Is Christmas big in Japan? Knowing the Japanese and their eclectic tastes, I bet it is :)
Canning rocks, Jackie. Give it a shot. So satisfying and yummy to boot.
Rhiz, Christmas is popular, but more in the way of Valentine's Day in the West. Much of the spirit we associate with it can be found in their celebrations of the New Year. It's still lovely to hear all the songs everywhere, though!
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