Seasonal Stories
Exploring Japanese Aesthetics, Mindfulness, and the Rhythm of Seasons
Reflections on Japanese aesthetics, tea culture, and timeless traditions
Minazuki: The Same Sweet, Never the Same
Every June, I make Minazuki, a traditional Japanese sweet that marks the changing of the seasons. Through this quiet ritual, I'm reminded that happiness is often found not in seeking something new, but in rediscovering what faithfully returns each year.