Hassun (2025)
: Ginkgo nuts, bamboo shoots, lotus root, or matsutake mushrooms.
: Its roots are in the formal Japanese tea ceremony ( chanoyu ), where a host would offer sake and small snacks to guests for relaxed conversation at the end of the ceremony. The Composition: "Sea and Mountain" Hassun
: Typically placed on the upper right of the tray, this might include items like grilled fish, roe, or small shellfish. : Ginkgo nuts, bamboo shoots, lotus root, or
A core rule of the Hassun is the inclusion of "delicacies from the sea and the mountains" ( umi no sachi, yama no sachi ). This creates a symbolic balance between different natural environments: A core rule of the Hassun is the
Through its precise arrangement and symbolic ingredients, the Hassun course invites diners to "eat the landscape," celebrating the fleeting beauty of nature's cycles.