NEW
RICE
Rice is the heartbeat.
OCTOBER 25—29, 2027
Five days immersed in the elemental flavors, sacred traditions, and golden beauty of countryside Karatsu, Japan. Harvest, cook, weave, and savor Japan’s season of gratitude.
Japan’s quiet miracle — staple, spirit, sustenance.
From the hearth to the altar, rice nourishes body and soul. We’ll knead its warmth into onigiri rice balls, ferment its depth into nukazuke pickles, and taste its transformation into sake at a local brewery. With rice straw, we’ll fashion sacred amulets — humble offerings to apease the gods.
Wild, local, lyrical, and alive — a feast that roots you in place and time.
Each grain of rice is pristine, fragrant, alive. Both daily comfort and sacred ritual, we’ll honor this most humble yet divine food by searing Spanish mackerel over flames of blazing rice-straw — a feast of smoke, fire, and spirit.
My promise to you —
at Mirukashi salon, every detail is considered,
every moment is intentional
From private meals that celebrate Japan’s fleeting micro-seasons to hands-on encounters with master craftspeople, you’ll experience the richness of Mirukashi in its most personal form. This is not simply a trip, but an immersion — a chance to taste, create, and dwell fully in micro-seasonal beauty, together.
— Prairie
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Travel to Karatsu, in the northwest corner of Kyushu, 80 minutes by train from Fukuoka Airport or the shinkansen station. Unpack, exhale, and ease into the rhythm of the days ahead.
Arrive at the edge of land and sea. Your oceanfront room awaits.
Welcome
We’ll gather at the Salon for a welcome dinner, beginning with a seasonally infused Mirukashi original cocktail. From there, fresh flavors flow and new friendships take root — the adventure begins.
Make your way to Mirukashi for an enchanted evening.
DAY 2
masterclass
We’ll gather for a hands-on masterclass by a local chef with a particular passion for musubi — Japan’s beloved rice balls. Learn to cook rice to perfection over fire and shape this soul food with the love it elicits.
The humble form that holds the soul and nostalgia of a nation.
ARTISAN Atelier
Step into the pottery atelier for a rare and exclusive glimpse. Watch as she brings clay to life with her signature throwing techniques. As vessels take shape beneath her hands, she reflects on form, function, and the poetry of everyday objects.
Visit Hanako's studio where clay, fire, and philosophy meet.
Evening Gathering
We dine in a residential restaurant run from the chef’s own home, where the boundaries between kitchen and table gently dissolve. The evening unfolds slowly, shaped by the quiet intimacy of a meal shared among friends.
An evening that feels like a secret unfolds.
DAY 3
Masterclass
Discover how humble plant fibers are transformed into exquisite sheets of paper through the centuries-old tradition of Japanese papermaking. Under the guidance of a skilled washi artisan, craft your own.
The subtle imprint of nature, human hands, and time.
Masterclass
The shinto art of shimekazari — talismans braided from rice straw. Twisting and weaving, we’ll shape auspicious forms that honor the harvest gods — a sacred keepsake to take home.
Each amulet you craft carries blessing and protection.
Evening gathering
Set within a farmhouse, the meal reflects a quiet conversation with the landscape. Garden vegetables and freshly caught fish find their way to the table, creating a meal that feels grounded, personal, and shaped by place.
A countryside table, shaped by field and sea.
Meet your Hosts
Hanako
Prairie
Mai
resident potter
Principal Host
Culinary Host
DAY 4
CULINARY HERITAGE
Each dish reveals a stage in the tofu-making craft, transforming the humble bean into art. Deepen your palate and perspective as the quiet brilliance of Japan’s shokunin — artisans who devote their lives to mastery, is illuminated.
A rare meal awakening you to the unexpected wonders of tofu.
Masterclass
Discover the expressive world of warm sake with atsukan specialists. Explore the tradition of enjoying sake warm, tasting how subtle shifts in temperature transform its character, awaken hidden flavors, and release its fragrance.
A sensory journey into rice’s most spirited expression.
Farewell meal
We gather at the Salon for a final dinner, shared family-style among people who now feel like kin. The table feels like home — a relaxed evening of conversation, laughter, and food that brings the season and session to a gentle close.
Where the season sets the table, one last time.
DAY 5
Departure
Wake up to one last seaside sunrise. Today you leave with more than memories. Because the real souvenir isn’t something you pack — it’s the quiet shift within you that lingers, long after you’ve left.
Carry home new eyes, a new rhythm, and a new way of meeting life.
PLANNING YOUR STAY
Salon sessions run Monday through Friday. Plan to arrive in Karatsu between 3–5pm on the Monday your session begins. We’ll open our time together with a welcome dinner that evening.
Guests arrange their own travel to and from Karatsu. Fly into Fukuoka Airport or take the Shinkansen bullet train to Hakata Station. I’ll be happy to offer personal advice on the best route to Fukuoka for you.
Karatsu is an 80-minute train ride from Fukuoka. Upon booking, you’ll receive a detailed arrival guide with instructions for reaching Karatsu and checking into your seaside hotel.
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YOUR COMMITMENT
Salon sessions are $3,550 USD per person. Reserve your place with a deposit of $1,800, with the balance due 60 days before your session begins. While deposits cannot be refunded, with at least 60 days’ notice we can apply your deposit toward a future session.
YOUR STAY INCLUDES
Your salon includes four nights of quiet comfort in a private room at a 4-star oceanside luxury hotel, all meals and drinks thoughtfully prepared, curated session activities, and private chartered transportation during the salon. (Travel to and from Karatsu is not included.)
With just 7 guests per session, space is limited
by design — for a deeply personal experience.
Reserve your place by August 26, 2027
With just 7 guests per session, space is limited
by design — for a deeply personal experience.
Inquire for a seat at the table.
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