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Quite entertaining and perceptive. The author undertakes to learn traditional kaiseki, the refined cuisine of Japanese tea ceremonies. She takes the reader along as she becomes immersed in Japanese culture. This is a highly personal account that reads like a memoir overlaid with cultural observations -- a nice blend.
I read this book before taking a two-week trip to Kyoto, and it provided some helpful insights into this very traditional city. In particular, it made me determined to seek out some ...more
I read this book before taking a two-week trip to Kyoto, and it provided some helpful insights into this very traditional city. In particular, it made me determined to seek out some ...more
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