A Living Calendar
That Breathes
72 microseasons. Infinite locations. Powered by living algae bioreactors and microbial fuel cells—the power source itself responds to seasonal change.
麋角解
Deer shed antlers
Deer naturally shed their antlers
When does "mist starts to linger" mean in your location?
Discover your local microseasons.
Where Bioelectrochemistry
Meets Daily Ritual
Beyond creating a beautiful timepiece, this is distributed climate infrastructure. Living algae bioreactors capture CO₂ while microbial fuel cells power the system— creating cascading ecological benefits through sustained local attention.
Modular bioreactor installation with integrated microbial fuel cells
Microbial Fuel Cells
Bioelectrochemical systems convert organic matter into electricity, powering the LED tracking system through natural processes.
Living Algae Panels
Each panel contains photosynthetic microorganisms that capture CO₂ while visually responding to seasonal light changes.
Modular Architecture
Scalable from single panels to full wall installations. Future-ready for integrated thermal regulation and water treatment.
Climate-Responsive
The power source itself responds to seasonal changes—when algae activity shifts, it reveals ecological patterns in real-time.
"Does sustained local attention to environmental shifts constitute a form of intervention?"
What Does
"Mist Starts to Linger"
Mean in Your City?
The Japanese 72 microseasons were developed for a specific climate and geography. By adapting them to local conditions—elevation, flora, fauna, and community observation— we create living calendars that reveal your ecological patterns.
Stuttgart
Germany
"Mist lingers"
When elevation changes 340m within city limits, mist settles differently in valleys vs. hilltops
72 Microseasons,
one luminous year
The Japanese calendar divides the year into 72 distinct periods, each lasting about five days. These microseasons mark subtle shifts in nature—the first frost, cherry blossoms opening, crickets singing.
East Meets West
Our calendar beautifully overlays the ancient Japanese 72 microseasons with the familiar Western calendar system, creating a unique hybrid that honors both traditions.
Location Specific
While rooted in Japanese tradition, microseasons can be adapted to any location, reflecting the unique environmental rhythms of different regions around the world.
Mindful Living
By marking subtle environmental changes, microseasons encourage a deeper awareness of natural cycles and seasonal transitions in our daily lives.
Customizable Design
Choose from premium materials, elegant color palettes, and display modes to create a calendar that perfectly matches your aesthetic and space.
A Year of Subtle Changes
Featured microseasons
東風解凍
East wind melts the ice
黄鶯睍睆
Bush warblers start singing in the mountains
魚上氷
Fish emerge from the ice
土脉潤起
Rain moistens the soil
霞始靆
Mist starts to linger
草木萌動
Grass sprouts, trees bud
蟄虫啓戸
Hibernating insects surface
桃始笑
First peach blossoms
Phenological
Intelligence
Are certain flowers blooming earlier each year?
First snowdrops emerging in Killesberg Park. Two weeks earlier than last year.
Ume (plum) blossoms opening at Yushima Tenjin shrine.
Starlings beginning to murmur at dusk near Tempelhof.
Morning fog returning after a dry January. Redwoods dripping again.
Share what you're noticing in your environment
Collective Climate Awareness
By developing location-specific microseasons through community observation and tracking when these shifts actually occur, the calendar reveals ecological patterns and disruptions in real-time.
Each observation contributes to a growing understanding of how local environments are changing. Together, we document the emergence of new patterns and the breaking of old rhythms.
Observe
Notice changes in your local environment
Record
Log your observation with location
Connect
See patterns across the community
A Calendar You Can
Touch
Photorealistic 3D concepts for a wall-mounted physical calendar that blends
Vestaboard's modular elegance with the Everyday Calendar's tactile satisfaction
Tactile Interaction
Each tile is a satisfying physical element you can touch and interact with. LED indicators gently pulse to show the current microseason.
Human Scale
Designed at 20" × 16" for perfect visibility and comfortable interaction. Each tile is sized for fingertip precision.
Minimal Interior Presence
A beautiful piece of functional art that complements any space with Japanese minimalism meets Swiss precision
Layered Construction
Premium hardwood frame, individual LED matrix, precision-crafted backing, and modular tile system
Modular Tile System
Individual tiles for each day with tactile feedback and LED indicators
Premium Materials
Handcrafted from solid hardwood with brushed metal accents
Backlit Display
Subtle LED backlighting highlights the current microseason
Wall-Mounted Design
Elegant 1.5" depth profile for seamless wall integration
Technical Specifications
Materials
- • Solid hardwood frame (walnut, maple, or oak)
- • Brushed brass or copper accents
- • Premium acrylic backing
- • Individual LED modules per tile
Features
- • Tactile tile interaction system
- • Microseason-aware LED backlighting
- • 5-day microseason transitions
- • Wall-mount ready with included hardware
“Where traditional Japanese timekeeping meets
modern tactile interaction”