Diary

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...

Revisiting Daily Life Time flies, and the year is almost over. It feels like I've walked this far without even pausing to look back. It's only when I glance at...

It all started with a single scene Tsuchen Urushi, a lacquerware maker, has its workshop nestled in the mountains of Sabae, Fukui Prefecture.Their showroom is packed with countless pieces of...

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....

A Special Time Begins with the Advent of Winter December brings a crisp winter air that gradually envelops the town, signaling the arrival of a favorite season.The streets glow with...

The Start of Scent Creation Today is the long-awaited day to create my very own fragrance.Asumi Ando, a perfumer from the fragrance brand Lunef, visited my home.I discovered Lunef through...