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

宮本工芸 アメノイエ
Seasons New Arrivals

Handicrafts weaving gentle early summer moments

The other day, while walking through town, my attention was caught by someone carrying a cool basket bag.Their look was so wonderful that when I got home, I found myself...

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嘉泉窯 224porcelain
Seasons Dining New Arrivals

Welcome summer with cool and refreshing tableware.

As the rainy season ends, the summer sun is truly coming into its own.Instead of relying solely on air conditioning, I find myself wanting to experience the changing seasons through...

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余白をたのしむ、ヴィンテージとの暮らし
Living New Arrivals

Living with vintage pieces, enjoying the spaces in between

When I was looking for new furniture after moving, Mr. Ushimaru from "wormholefurniture" helped me out.I visited his store again recently after a long time, and this time, I had...

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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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日々慌ただしい父へ、丁寧なコーヒー時間を贈る
Gifts

For my busy father, a moment of thoughtful coffee time.

June 15th is Father's Day. As the rainy season begins to approach, I suddenly remember my father's back.Father's Day, which arrives in this season when we long for clear skies,...

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「使い方いろいろ」そば猪口で広がる食卓の彩り
Dining New Arrivals Travelogue

Versatile soba choko: Adding color to your dining table

It's late May, and summer is starting to emerge.While it's not quite full-blown summer yet, as the heat gradually begins to be felt, I start to crave something refreshing. At...

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家と外で愉しむ、南風工藝の竹細工
New Arrivals

Southern Wind Crafts bamboo works: Enjoy them at home or on the go.

Lately, it's become so warm that I even feel the heat.The trees are adorned in soft green, and the wind feels light, as if it has shed winter's heaviness. When...

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AJI PROJECT アメノイエ
Living New Arrivals

Stone forms that bring clear breezes to a space

This "ROCK END" bookend, made of Aji stone with its striking mottled pattern, is truly impressive.The contrast between the natural, rugged surface of the rock and its carefully polished, straight...

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使うほどに馴染む、野鍛冶やまごの鉄フライパン
Kitchen

Yamago's hand-forged iron frying pan—the more you use it, the more it becomes your own.

I started using a cast iron frying pan from Nokaji Yamago when I moved.It's an exquisite piece crafted by Kondo Seisakusho, a blacksmith from Sanjo, Niigata, with 150 years of...

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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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想いを込めて選ぶ、母の日の贈りもの
Gifts

Mother's Day gifts, chosen with love and care

Mother's Day is an opportunity to express our gratitude.It makes us want to put our daily appreciation into words and present it in some tangible form.If we're going to give...

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胡椒好きの手が生んだ、香りの道具
Dining

A fragrant tool, created by the hands of a pepper lover

A wooden spice mill that is beautiful just by being there and blends seamlessly into the scenery of everyday life. These spice mills are made by "Mokko Yamani," a workshop...

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