Month: March 2021
The Tale of Genji or 源氏物語
What a strange thing!
“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” ― Kobayashi Issa, Poems
Pink Blossom
Fleeting as Zephyr
What is Kaiseki Ryori (会席料理)?
Kaiseki ryori refers to dishes that are enjoyed with Japanese sake during banquets. While there are no strict rules in the formation of its menu, many kaiseki ryori dishes are served in courses. These courses are characterized with shirumono (soup) and ko-no-mono (pickled vegetables) eaten with steamed rice at the end of the meal, after… Read More What is Kaiseki Ryori (会席料理)?