Diary

My Favorite Baskets Spring seems to be just around the corner.The breeze coming through the window has begun to carry a hint of lightness. While I'm thinking of putting away...

Soft Light and the Footsteps of Spring It's March, and the light streaming through the window feels like it's gently softening and unwinding. The weeping cherry tree visible from our...

Hastened by the Peach Blossoms February is already coming to an end.On my way home from work, I stopped by a flower shop in front of the station. Despite the...

With the Arrival of Spring The other day, a friend invited me to visit a herb garden.Stepping into the garden, where the air was slowly embracing spring and soft sunlight...

A Place I Want to Visit Regularly It was around the time I was looking for new furniture after moving.Through a fortunate connection, I met Mr. Ushimaru of "Wormhole Furniture."...

Reunion with a Little Friend One afternoon, as I listened to the sound of boiling water, I found myself repeatedly checking the clock.My little friend Rikkun, who had just turned...

Preparing lunch on a holiday On holiday mornings, time seems to slow down just a little. After putting a load of laundry on and flipping through a book I was...

On the coldest day of the year, Daikan, I made "chunky miso" this year without using a food processor, but by mashing the soybeans in a mortar. It was a...

I'm particular about what touches my skin. As I get older, my criteria for choosing clothes seem to have changed little by little. Of course, design and silhouette are important,...

A Sign of Returning to Everyday Life After the bustling New Year holidays settle down, "normal time" gradually returns to the home.The morning of January 7th begins with cooking Nanakusa-gayu...

I am truly grateful for the many encounters I had last year. When people meet face-to-face, things become clearer. It was a year that made me realize that once again....

In the blink of an eye, 2025 is drawing to a close.How did you all spend your year? For me, this year was a year of many discoveries through "encounters...