2025.9.02

PG.04｜TANABATA and the Culture of Tying a Knot

A Moment of Wishing Upon a Stars : TANABATA

TANABTATA TANZAKU are not merely paper for writing wishes.
Each one carries the meaning of delivering wishes to the heavens by being tied into a knot.
In Japanese Culture, the act of “Tying” has long held special meaning.
Like the knots of MIZUKIRI, the folding of Origami for wrapping Gifts, the knotted Kombu at Celebratory gatherings…
Each has been cherished as a sign connecting people and hearts.

The Sprit of Japanese Hearts : Embodied in Knots

In Japan, “TYING” has long been imbued with meaning.
The MIZUKIRI on Gifts, Origami wrapping, the knot in an OBI Sash, Celebratory knotted kelp…
Each has served the role of “Conneting” people and hearts.

The Spirit of “Tying” appears through KAISEKI Cuisine

This Spirit of “Tying” also appears within WARASHIBE’s KAISEKI Cuisine.
For example, in the arrangement of vessels with knots, or in the delicately tied decorative cuts.
The form of “Tying” appears not only in the dishes themselves, but also in the small gestures of setting the tables.
This is because each individual knot enriches the Dining table and makes meal time more special.

Layering Thoughts on Tanabata

Just as TANZAKU strips are tied on TANABATA, small knots are scattered throughout the KAISEKI.
The Intent and Presentation poured into each Dish are small “knots” connecting our guests and us.
May that moments become a time remembered…