First
Spring
A reawakening
FEBRUARY 12-16, 2024
Elegant late winter fish meets herbaceous and wild spring vegetables.
Winter loosens its grip in February and fukinoto, the shoots of butterbur buds, are proof that the earth is slowly waking. We’ll forage these bitter 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 and board a boat to see where and how Japan’s finest nori is grown.
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 a private welcome dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant. Then it's early to bed to rest up after a long day of travel.
We'll gather in Mirukashi and start with a few Japanese cuisine fundamentals. Then we'll stretch our legs and head out to forage fukinoto, the buds of butterbur plants. Back in the warmth of the kitchen we'll prepare a multi-course meal highlighting this earliest spring delicacy.
Travel & Welcome
Foraging & Cooking
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 gather back in the kitchen again to make another multi-course meal featuring nori and other hyper seasonal flavors.
Pottery & Food
DAy Four
Japan's finest nori is grown an hour and a half away in the vast tidal flats of the Ariake Sea. We'll head out on the water to learn the finer points of growing this special winter delicacy. Back in Karatsu we'll dine at a beloved place featuring female-forward food, craft, and design.
On The Water
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. But don’t be sad as you are now a member of the Mirukashi Collective, a group of culturally curious gastronomes who have formed lasting bonds while spending time in Mirukashi.
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 $3550 (USD) per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with balance due 60 days before the session.
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.
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Salon sessions are limited to 7 people to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience.
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To register for First Spring 2024, please submit the form here. I will be in touch shortly with next steps. Have questions? Email me at prairie@mirukashi.life