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

せいろで味わう神楽坂
Kitchen Kagurazaka

Kagurazaka Steamed in a Seiro

I took out my favorite Yamaichi steamer and steamed the meat buns and chimaki I bought at Gogoban Kagurazaka Honten. The steam rose the moment I opened the lid. The...

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花のある暮らし
New Arrivals Kagurazaka

Life with Flowers

The other day, while walking in my neighborhood, my eyes were drawn to a hydrangea blooming by the roadside.Its soft colors, as if announcing the arrival of the rainy season,...

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惜春の香りとともに、新茶で初夏を迎える準備を
Seasons Kagurazaka

Welcoming Early Summer with Shincha

Spring is now entering its twilight. Before we knew it, the cherry blossoms faded into a lush green canopy, and the season of fresh verdure has arrived, with young leaves...

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