The other day, I attended the “Encountering Beauty” lecture hosted by Kajiko Antiques in Kyoto.
We studied Ko-Imari, Ko-Kutani, Kakiemon, and gosu porcelain, as well as tea utensils.
Learning about the history and background behind each piece is an invaluable experience for a chef.
Cuisine is not completed by taste alone.
It comes together through the vessel, the season, the space, and the gestures that surround it.
I believe these learnings quietly shape the way we cook and the atmosphere of a restaurant.
I hope to continue valuing moments that allow me to encounter the aesthetics of Japan.
Today, we attended “Bi ni Fureru,”
a lecture and tea gathering hosted by Kajiko Art in Kyoto.
Through antique vessels and the practice of tea,
we had the opportunity to learn about history, proper handling,
and the meaning found in each mindful movement.
Preparing matcha in distinguished tea bowls reminded us that
true beauty lies not in form, but in how we engage with what is before us.
These experiences quietly shape the way our entire team works and moves each day.
We continue to value learning through steady, thoughtful practice.