Diary

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...