Imperial Gardens, Tokyo
Craft proceeds from the whole person, the heart, head, and hand in proper balance…natural materials, natural processes, and an accepting heart––these are the necessary ingredients.
Shoji Hamada, The Unknown Craftsman
This issue of the Gazette is about Japan. There are some recipes, of course, but I also want to share with you what I am learning about Japanese cuisine, the respect for nature, and the continual search for harmony between flavor and aesthetics.