2024 Session Catalog
Winter loosens its grip in February and the earth is slowly waking. We’ll forage fukinoto, butterbur buds, and explore this micro-season of winter crossing over to spring. February’s outing is a most special one. We’ll travel to the Ariake Sea to see how Japan’s finest nori is grown.
Spring is gaining momentum and provides so many fresh, wild flavors. We will forage tsukushi horsetail from the hills and the tender shoots of watercress from streams. We'll also learn to craft Japan’s renowned confections in a private wagashi workshop with a master artisan.
First Spring
Vernal Equinox
FEBRUARY 12-16, 2024
MARCH 11-15, 2024
The sun is shining, the birds are singing. Summer is coming and abundance defines this season of prime foraging. We'll collect bamboo shoots, giant butterbur stems, and peppery shansho. We'll also enjoy a specialty wildcrafting session with a medicinal plant expert.
Spring Bounty
APRIL 8-12, 2024
Tai sea bream is most delicious in the season of sakura. And the fresh baby leaves of kinome are unfurling from the branches of our sansho trees. We’ll enjoy a flower viewing picnic with sweeping views of an island studded bay before strolling the grounds of an ancient fortress.
Sakura Season
MARCH 25-29, 2024
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Seasonal. Bespoke. Intimate.
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We'll explore the heritage and ceremony of Japan's fine green teas. We’ll brew tea, cook with tea, and craft cocktails with tea. Our special outing is exquisite. We’ll visit Ureshino, the birthplace of tea culture, for an experience amidst tea fields as far as the eye can see.
Rice speaks to the Japanese soul as both a sacred crop and the ultimate comfort food. We'll revel in this simple, perfect grain as we explore the flavors of the harvest season. We'll explore the finer points of cooking with rice and enjoy a master class on pressing perfect onigiri rice balls.
TEA HARVEST
NEW RICE
APril 21-25, 2025
October 20-24, 2024
In concert with the festival of colors, sea bream comes into season alongside persimmons and mushrooms. And 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
NOVEMBER 18-22, 2024
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How It Works
Salon sessions are $3550 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with the balance due 60 days before the start date.
Pricing
Four nights in a private room 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
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Join our community of culturally curious folks who love Japan and want to taste its finest flavors. As a member, you'll get early access to new offerings. And I'll send you a collection of 12 free recipes.