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

漆器で迎える、心安らぐ新年度
Seasons New Arrivals

A peaceful new year with lacquerware

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...

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月兎印 アメノイエ
Seasons New Arrivals

Enamel white, reflecting the brightness of spring

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...

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木村硝子店 アメノイエ
Dining New Arrivals

Enjoy a drink, just the way you like it.

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...

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山一 中華せいろ アメノイエ 
Kitchen New Arrivals

Steaming habits with a bamboo steamer

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...

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8役こなす、多機能無水鍋
Kitchen New Arrivals

An 8-in-1 multifunctional waterless pot

Last holiday, Kagurazaka experienced rain after a long time.Waking up late, the sky was ambiguous, neither snow nor sleet.After gazing out the window for a while and listening to the...

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Sharpening four 癶(HATSU)戸谷 祐次
New Arrivals Travelogue

The Knife that Reveals the Beginning

Lately, the days have been getting a little longer, and the soft evening sun warms my heart.Today, the Santoku knife and petty knife (Damascus blade) by Yuji Totani, a traditional...

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南窯 アメノイエ
Seasons New Arrivals

Pale colors ahead of the long-awaited spring

Lately, my body has grown accustomed to the cold, and whenever I step outside, the clear winter sky lifts my spirits and fills me with a refreshing feeling. For meals...

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kibn アメノイエ
Bath Kitchen New Arrivals

Surrounded by the scents of nature, take a deep breath.

The severe cold continues, and it's still a time when we can't let our guard down regarding our health.When cold days persist, our bodies tend to tense up, and we...

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JINSUI 人水 アメノイエ
Dining New Arrivals

A Quiet Moment with JINSUI Teaware

Among Japan’s "Six Ancient Kilns" whose unbroken pottery traditions stretch from the medieval era to the present day, Tokoname boasts one of the most prominent and deeply rooted histories. Within...

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カネダイ陶器×アメノイエ
Seasons Kitchen Dining

Your ally in the cold winter, bringing out the best in ingredients with minimal effort

The new year has begun, and January is already coming to an end.On the morning of January 7th, we had nanakusa-gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) to season our newly-grated yukihira pot...

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遊びごごろのある木のぬくもりを
Dining New Arrivals

Playful warmth of wood

Hirofumi Watanabe's creations are almost always present at breakfast time.Each of Hirofumi Watanabe's trays is carefully hand-carved, radiating the warmth of wood. Practical yet beautiful, born from nature, and possessing...

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