AUTUMN
BOUNTY
FALL FOLIAGE AND FLAVORS
NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023
The maples are blazing, the air is crisp, and autumn flavors are in abundance.
Fall is a feast for all of the senses. In concert with the festival of colors, tai sea bream comes into season for a second time alongside persimmons and mushrooms. And with cooler temperatures, the winter brewing season begins. We’ll travel to Itoshima and learn all about the art, science, and craft of brewing soy, one of Japan's staple seasonings.
AUTUMN Bounty
Session Lookbook
The momiji maples flame red and the eponymous red snapper is most delicious. Root vegetables like turnips, radish, and daikon sweeten in the autumn chill.
Details
Make your way to Karatsu, in the Northwest corner of Kyushu, a little over an hour by train from the Fukuoka airport or shinkansen station. We’ll gather for an intimate welcome dinner at Arutokoro with Karatsu's rising star chef. Then it's early to bed to rest up after a long day of travel.
We'll gather in Mirukashi and start with a primer on hakusai tsukemono, sun dried, salted Chinese cabbage. After lunch we'll dive into some of fall's tastiest flavors and prepare a multi-course meal that features autumn sea bream, fire roasted taro, matsutake rice, and winter pickles.
Travel & Welcome
Early Winter Pickles
day one
day two
We'll spend the morning with Hanako at her pottery studio monohanako and learn about the art and craft of Japanese tableware. After lunch we'll roll up our sleeves and make another fall focused multi-course meal featuring persimmon, chrysanthemum, and arrowhead bulbs.
Pottery & Food
DAy Four
We'll travel to Itoshima and meet an innovative young brewer with a singular vision who honors tradition and innovation in making umami rich soy from locally grown soybeans. Back in Karatsu we'll dine at a beloved place featuring female-forward food, craft, and design.
SOY BREWERY
Day Three
How We'll Spend Our Time
come to mirukashi
Pack your swag and enjoy one last morning by the sea before you hug your new best friends goodbye. Don’t be sad because you are now a member of the Mirukashi Collective, a private online salon where we'll nurture our blossoming friendships and continue delicious conversations.
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4 star oceanside hotel featuring spectacular views from every room. Watch the sun rise over the bay, take a stroll along the sandy beach by a forest of ancient pine trees, visit the gym or relax in the sauna, onsen spa, or rooftop thermal pool.
Hugs & Goodbyes
Seaside Hotel
day Five
Lodging
You'll go home with:
Insights into Japan's culinary culture
Aspirational and actionable insights into planning a meal, cooking techniques, seasoning, plating, table setting, and the etiquette of drinking and dining.
seasonal Recipe Collection
A beautifully printed, expanded collection of seasonal recipes from Mirukashi and my promise to be here as your guide even after you've gone home.
SOME PRETTY SWEET SWAG
How It Works
Salon sessions are $3150 per person for shared occupancy and $3550 per person for a private room. A deposit of $1800 reserves your place.
Pricing
Includes 4 nights lodging plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.
What's included
Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.
cancellation
Seating is limited.
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Salon sessions are limited to 6 people to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience.
Bookings are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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