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

やさしい雨の線と、オクリモノ
Gifts Connections

Gentle rain streaks and a gift

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...

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一目惚れからはじまる、私の一碗
Dining New Arrivals

My first tea bowl, a love at first sight

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...

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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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透明ではない美しさに惹かれて
Dining New Arrivals

Attracted by an opaque beauty.

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...

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桃の香りに包まれる、季節のひととき
Seasons Kitchen Dining

A seasonal moment, enveloped in the scent of peaches

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...

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鉄のフライパンと過ごした一年
Kitchen

One Year with an Iron Frying Pan

It's been a year since I bought this iron frying pan. From everyday quick stir-fries to elaborate weekend roasts.The iron frying pan from "Nokaji Yamago," made by a blacksmith from...

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暮らしの中で、“道具”を楽しむ
Kitchen New Arrivals

Enjoying "tools" in your daily life

I recently took a trip to Azumino in Nagano Prefecture.The air in the mountains was a little chilly, and with each deep breath, I felt a sense of gentle relaxation...

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夏のごはん、うつわとともに
Seasons Dining

Summer meals, with tableware

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...

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“ちょうどいい”をかたちに
Dining

Giving shape to "just right"

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...

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