Chapter 02 — Our People
Our people
A brief introduction to the three who would welcome you at Momijiyado.
Proprietress — Kazama Kaede
Kazama Kaede
Born at the height of the maples
Born November 20, 2001. She read Japanese literature at a women's university in Kyoto, and came back to the inn when her grandmother went into recuperation. With the first cool turn of the autumn wind, she hopes to share the Arashiyama season with her guests.
Head Chef — Kazama Akira
Kazama Akira
Kaede's father / Shown only by his hands
Kaiseki of the old capital is the spine of the menu, set against the seasonal ingredients of Arashiyama. The day's courses follow what arrives that morning. He does not appear in front of guests; the work is done quietly, from the kitchen.
Former Proprietress — Kazama Murasaki
Kazama Murasaki
Kaede's grandmother / In recuperation, present in the courtyard wisteria
She loved The Tale of Genji, and passed its heart on to the current proprietress. She now rests quietly in central Kyoto. Until the day we may see her again.
Please pass the season of Arashiyama gently with us.
— Momijiyado, all of us
※ Kaede's mother — the previous proprietress, Tsubaki (departed) — is told in the History chapter.