At Fushikino, the guiding principle is the trinity of food, sake and tableware. The cooking reflects annual customs, showcasing techniques honed in traditional ryotei. The sake pairings are equally compelling, with local brews matched to serving ware from the same region, inviting a deeper appreciation of place. The proprietress prepares tea in the Senke tradition, and the restaurant’s name—inspired by the teachings of Rikyu—evokes the idea of the ‘mysterious’, offering encounters with unexpected aspects of Japanese culture.