Diary

A diary by Tsumugu Ameno, the resident of Amenoie, capturing the flow of daily life.
Here, we share quiet moments spent within the home and the meaningful encounters found during our journeys to the heart of Japanese craftsmanship.

Diary

Connections Travelogue

Where the Hinode Glass Pot is Born:

May 22, 2026

To the Atelier Filled with the Breeze of Kujukuri At our family dining table, the Hinode Glass Pot always casts a warm, gentle light over our tea time.Nestling softly into...

Connections

More and more, I find myself cooking Japanese food.
Setagaya - yup! and Daikokuya Chopsticks

March 20, 2026

Walking through the tranquil streets of Setagaya, a fragrant aroma of coffee drifted by. At the open-plan entrance, where concrete and the warmth of wood harmoniously blended, Itsuki-san and Moe-san...

Connections

Learning New Expressions for "Clay" from Reimi

December 05, 2025

My Idol I met food stylist Kimiko Hiyamizu through a work interview a while ago.The dishes she creates, her choice of tableware, and her styling –all of it is wonderful....

Gifts Connections

Gentle rain streaks and a gift

October 03, 2025

Hydrangeas soaked in the rain, cobblestones gleaming softly, and quiet ripples spreading across the water basin—The scene I encountered in Kagurazaka on the day I moved here still vividly lives...