Wagashi Dialogues“Do names change taste?” Wagashi Dialogues
We tried to explain why ohagi and botamochi are basically the same sweet.We ended up talking about flowers, equinoxes, a...
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Wagashi Dialogues Wagashi Dialogues“Are sakura mochi and kashiwa mochi just seasonal desserts—or seasonal ideologies?” Chaos Roundtable: Wild
One is wrapped in a leaf that says goodbye.The other holds on like it’s not allowed to fall.We thought they were just sw...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #13 “Is cleaning just pretending chaos never happened?”
▶ This Article in a NutshellMain Question:Is cleaning just pretending chaos never happened?Key Insights:Cleaning is more...
Wagashi DialoguesIs tea ceremony really about tea? Chaos Roundtable: Wild
We told someone about the tea ceremony.They said, “So it’s a tea party?”We tried to explain.A few minutes later, we were...
Wagashi DialoguesIs sakura mochi even real if it looks different across Japan? Chaos Roundtable: Wild
We tried to explain sakura mochi to someone outside Japan.Five minutes later, we were fighting about leaves and identiti...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #12 “Are toilets the only place where thoughts echo louder?”
▶ This Article in a NutshellMain Question:Are toilets the only place where thoughts echo louder?Key Insights:Bathrooms o...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #11 “Is inspiration just manipulation with better lighting?”
▶️ What This Roundtable ExploresWe all love to feel inspired — but at what point does motivation become manipulation wit...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #10 “Is hard work just a slower way to buy status?”
▶️ What This Roundtable Explores“Hard work pays off.”We’ve heard it. We’ve believed it.But does it really — or is effort...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #9 “Is buying insurance just paying to not feel guilty later?”
▶️ What This Roundtable ExploresWe buy insurance to feel safe, responsible, and prepared.But when the numbers say we’ll ...
Chaos Roundtable🌀 Chaos Roundtable #8 “Is allergy just your body politely rejecting capitalism?”
▶️ What This Roundtable ExploresAllergies are usually seen as unfortunate malfunctions — a body overreacting to harmless...