Diary

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With a new life beginning and a desire for a fresh start, this is the time of year.While you may want to change your interior, getting new furniture isn't always...

It's already April.The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and spring plants are starting to appear.Feeling this atmosphere return once again, I'm reminded of the passage of time, and a...

Enamelware, with a touch of nostalgia.The other day, drawn out by the spring sunshine, I went on an outing and noticed some enamelware cooking utensils quietly nestled in the back...

I've been completely captivated by natural wine for a while now.Wanting to enjoy it at home, I bought new wine glasses from Kimura Glass, and I've been using them in...

I tried making steamed dishes using a Yamachi "Chinese steamer" along with my anhydrous pot. I initially thought the steamer would be a bit difficult to use, but when I...