{"id":2721,"date":"2026-06-11T12:19:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/?p=2721"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:41:27","slug":"its-waka-ayu-season-a-cozy-june-kimono-kai-with-homemade-treats-and-good-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/jp\/kimono-club\/its-waka-ayu-season-a-cozy-june-kimono-kai-with-homemade-treats-and-good-company\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Waka-Ayu Season! A Cozy June Kimono Kai with Homemade Treats and Good Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id=\"handmade-food-early-summer-wagashi-and-a-warm-afternoon-together\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handmade Food, Early Summer Wagashi, and a Warm Afternoon Together<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you very much to everyone who joined our June Kimono Kai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time, M-san kindly prepared delicious homemade kimbap for us. She woke up at 5:00 in the morning to make it, as Korean food takes a lot of time and care to prepare. 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There is something special about coming together in kimono \u2014 even an ordinary afternoon becomes a little more memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For dessert, I prepared waka-ayu, a seasonal Japanese sweet often enjoyed in early summer. This version was filled with soft gy\u016bhi and sweet bean paste. 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Taking photos in kimono is always a lovely part of the gathering, and it is nice to have memories of the day captured together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the photos did not turn out as expected this time, but that is also part of the experience. Next time, it might be fun to share small tips on posing, angles, and how to make kimono look beautiful in photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am currently planning next month\u2019s Kimono Kai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme for the next gathering will be kimono coordination. If you have any questions or concerns about how to combine kimono and obi, colors, patterns, or accessories such as obiage and obijime, please feel free to send them to me in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the day, I hope to answer everyone\u2019s questions while sharing practical tips on how to create balanced and beautiful kimono coordinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you again to everyone who joined, and a special thank you to M-san for preparing such wonderful food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I look forward to seeing you again at the next Kimono Kai.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handmade Food, Early Summer Wagashi, and a Warm Afternoon Together Thank you very much to everyone who joined our June Kimono Kai. This time, M-san kindly prepared delicious homemade kimbap for us. She woke up at 5:00 in the morning to make it, as Korean food takes a lot of time and care to prepare. 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