Diary

It's the season for delicious hot pots.Since it's my day off today, I decided we'd have a warm hot pot for dinner.What came to mind was a "mizore nabe" (grated...

That day, when I first held a "kairagi" vessel, I was captivated.The scenery created by the shriveling glaze shimmers with light and angle, and no two are ever the same.That...

On a day when the morning sun shines brightly into the living room,it's time for Kimura Glass' Sansabowl to make an appearance.Even while preparing breakfast, you can't help but pick...

A box full of peaches arrived from my family home the other day.The moment I opened the box, the sweet aroma that filled the kitchen made me take a deep...

With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius almost daily, the heat is relentless, making you sweat just by stepping outside.High humidity also drains our energy, and there are days when even...

It's already July, time flies.The sun is getting stronger every day, and we've had a string of days where just walking to the station makes you sweat.Despite feeling exhausted by...

As the rainy season ends, the summer sun is truly coming into its own.Instead of relying solely on air conditioning, I find myself wanting to experience the changing seasons through...

It's late May, and summer is starting to emerge.While it's not quite full-blown summer yet, as the heat gradually begins to be felt, I start to crave something refreshing. At...

A wooden spice mill that is beautiful just by being there and blends seamlessly into the scenery of everyday life. These spice mills are made by "Mokko Yamani," a workshop...

I've been completely captivated by natural wine for a while now.Wanting to enjoy it at home, I bought new wine glasses from Kimura Glass, and I've been using them in...

Among Japan’s "Six Ancient Kilns" whose unbroken pottery traditions stretch from the medieval era to the present day, Tokoname boasts one of the most prominent and deeply rooted histories. Within...

The new year has begun, and January is already coming to an end.On the morning of January 7th, we had nanakusa-gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) to season our newly-grated yukihira pot...