Journal

Reflections on ritual, presence, and the objects that ground us

Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of the Present Moment

What Is Ichigo Ichie? In Japanese, ichigo ichie (一期一会) translates literally to "one time, one meeting.

What Is Omotenashi? The word omotenashi is often translated as "Japanese hospitality," but that translation falls a bit short.

The Concept of Shun: Everything in Its Time In Japanese, shun (旬) refers to the moment when a food is at its peak.