Seasonal Stories

Exploring Japanese Aesthetics, Mindfulness, and the Rhythm of Seasons

Reflections on Japanese aesthetics, tea culture, and timeless traditions

The Lingering Moon and Kintsugi
Kumiko Jitsukawa Kumiko Jitsukawa

The Lingering Moon and Kintsugi

A crescent moon lingers in the morning sky. Another waits at the bottom of my tea bowl. Through autumn tea and kintsugi, I reflect on taking time to cherish what matters.

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