THE Japanese love to dine out, and have hospitality down to an art form, known as omotenashi. Yet rarely do they invite people to their homes. In a formal country, where people address one another by their surnames and respect for others guides behaviour, it is all too stressful. What is more, many Tokyoites are embarrassed to welcome people into living quarters that average 35 jo, the Japanese measure of floor area based on tatami mats, equivalent to around 60 square metres.
All the same, Japanese are now embracing the idea of hoomu paatei (home party in local parlance). The Japanese edition of Elle, a lifestyle magazine, has dedicated an issue to how to host with style. New recipe websites pop up daily. The Japan Home Party Association issues certificates to those who pass its course.
Nobuko Oba started “Atelier Let’s Have a Party!” (the name is...Continue reading
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