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Before the Lid Lifts: Unajū

Before the lid lifts, lacquer holds a hush. This piece follows the two-step opening of unajū—break the seal, then lift—through steam, tare, powdered sanshō, and the first bite, where balance is felt and words stay small.

The Breath Between Things: Living with Ma and Kokoro

In Japan, Ma is the space that breathes between things. In the quiet of a tatami room, two tea cups rest — leaving room for stillness and Kokoro to emerge.