January 2026
The Moon on Earth, the Unrestrained Poet SaigyoNew!!
29/01/2026
Saigyo, who fully grasped the essence of freedom, lived a full life, and met his end with dignity, gives us courage. Yonejiro Noguchi, who described Saigyo's solitary and noble way of life as “the moon on earth,” himself a poet, elucidated Saigyo in his book “On Saigyo.” Furthermore, the “Shigitatsuan” in Oiso is a rare spot where we can easily feel Saigyo's presence.
The Sweets Yukio Mishima Loved
26/01/2026
These are the madeleines from Nisshindo Kashiten in Shimoda, Izu, which were beloved by Yukio Mishima. In a sense, these sweets encapsulate the true essence of Mishima, stripped of his armor. I believe Yukio Mishima's charm lies in his pure, thoughtful, and approachable personality above all else.