Savoring the beauty of life, the tenderness of the moment, and the quiet truth of our being.
This is not just a meal.
It is a gentle experience of remembrance and reflection—
accompanied by a light, seasonal dinner.
A gentle space to return to what matters.
To feel the beauty of being alive.
To savor life’s joy and sorrow with presence and grace.
Here, we remember that we are not just our roles—
but human beings, breathing and belonging.
This is a Delicious Moment.
Healing practitioners, educators, and witnesses of life’s fragility and beauty.
Mami Yanai weaves Japanese aesthetic wisdom, naturopathic medicine, and grief healing into spaces of quiet transformation.
Ted Lo draws from decades of cultural psychiatry, bridging worlds of healing, culture, and soul.
Bound by friendship and a shared love of meaningful conversation and delicious food, they offer Delicious Moments Dining as a gentle ritual— to savor the moment, and to remember what truly nourishes us.
Delicious Moments grew out of years of integrative practice in psychiatry, psychotherapy, medicine, and coaching.
Since 2012, gatherings have been shared across universities, conferences, and healing spaces worldwide.
Here, dining becomes more than a meal—it becomes a pathway of gratitude, belonging, and remembrance.
This event is offered especially for those who walk with others through pain, uncertainty, and healing:
psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, scholars, and healers.
Those who carry the weight of others’ stories.
Those who are expected to know, to fix, to lead.
But who, underneath it all, are also human.
This is for you—not in your role, but in your being.
Not to analyze, but to remember.
Not to work, but to return.
Return to your senses.
Return to your soul.
Return to the beauty of being alive.
A serene, intimate dining space
A gentle rhythm of silence, sharing, and savoring
A light, seasonal dinner with symbolic meaning
Simple ritual and poetry to deepen the moment
Each course touches body, mind, spirit, and community—reminding us that eating is universal, yet always cultural.
This night’s light dinner is curated by Chiaki of en-kitchen —
a culinary artist who brings the changing seasons of Japan into every dish, inviting us to savor both flavor and story.
For this special night, she has prepared a meal celebrating Japan’s autumn harvest and the spirit of Tsukimi (moon-viewing), with each item layered with intention to nourish body, mind, and memory.
The gathering will be held at Koishikawa Kōrakuen, the oldest Japanese garden in Tokyo, created in the early Edo period (1629).
Designated as both a Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty, the garden is renowned for its harmony of ponds, stones, trees, and seasonal flowers—reflecting the Japanese sensibility of impermanence (mujō) and natural balance.
※ Guests are welcome to enjoy the garden earlier in the day. Please note that last entry is at 16:30, and the garden closes at 17:00. During the dinner program, the garden will be closed to the public.
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: Doors open 17:30 Dinner begins 18:00
Venue: Koishikawa Kōrakuen (Tokyo)
1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0004
Contribution:
(This is a non-profit gathering; your contribution covers the meal, reflection materials, a small gift, venue, and preparation costs.)
Dress Code: Gentle presence / bring socks if possible ✨
Language: Primarily English, with Japanese support available
※This is an invitation-only experience.
Since 2012, Delicious Moments have been shared across continents —
in cider bars and temples, cozy kitchens and academic halls.
From Verona to Vancouver, from Tokyo to Bangalore,
each table has whispered the same invitation:
To pause. To savor. To remember.
May this moment gently bring you back
to your breath, your being.
And may you begin again—
by savoring.