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It has been getting colder and colder in the last week or so,
Today, January 15, is a day called “Koshogatsu.
In some regions, it is called “Onna-Shogatsu” to thank women who worked hard during the Matsunouchi period.
However, the period of Matsunouchi differs from region to region, with January 7 in the Kanto region and January 15 in the Kansai region, and today is also Kagami-Biraki day in the Kansai region.

Some of you may have had azuki-bean porridge in the morning today.
The red color has long been believed to ward off evil spirits and is associated with wishes for good health for the family.

The table in the west is on a tray of Hidenori Chono's Japanese paper-applied lacquer on a glass plate,
The west table has a tray of Hidenori Chono's Washi paper-applied lacquer on a glass plate with Arita-yaki porcelain dishes and Asami Maeda's grayish-blue glazed dishes.
The bottom of Chono's tray is cut at an angle so that it floats in the air when placed on the table,
The bottom of Chono's tray is cut at an angle so that it floats in the air when placed on the table, while still showing a beautiful form when placed on the table,
The tray is lightweight, making it comfortable in the hand and easy to carry.
The texture of the Japanese paper creates an expression in the monochromatic color, which makes the bowl look even more beautiful.

On the table, we mixed in a few yellow flowers that remind us of the approaching spring.
I can imagine a scene where people gathered here are having a good time with a delicious meal.