From Japan, with Love: Thunder Subsides

Entry #014:

2021 September 23

Did you see that full moon?? How was the weather where you are? Here in Tokyo, it was quite cloudy, but then they parted at sun down to reveal this giant, vibrant full moon. Isn’t it those small moments that really make the world go around? I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that moon-watching makes me feel alive and overwhelmingly grateful. On the Autumn Equinox, we make ohagi in Japan. In fact, we make it for the Spring Equinox too but simply call it by a different name (botamochi). The names are really an ode to the seasonal flower. Hagi, or Japanese bush clover, bears a blushed purple flower that resembles braised azuki beans that coat steamed and lightly powdered mochi rice. This homely, unpretentious sweet has nourished the bodies and souls of the working person since the 1600s. Simple really is best, don’t you think?

♡ momoko

Microseasonal Stars

September 23 - 27

Autumn > Autumn Equinox > Thunder Subsides

We’ve parted with any last remnants of rambunctious summer energy. How are you deepening into the calmness of Autumn?