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When Dashi Fills the Air

When Dashi Fills the Air

When the weather turns cold, I find myself craving oden — a simple, comforting one-pot dish simmered in dashi. The warmth, the aroma, the gentle bubbling... it’s a quiet joy...

When Dashi Fills the Air

When the weather turns cold, I find myself craving oden — a simple, comforting one-pot dish simmered in dashi. The warmth, the aroma, the gentle bubbling... it’s a quiet joy...

The Comfort of Anko

The Comfort of Anko

Homemade anko—sweet red bean paste that soothes the soul. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and the comforting joy of slow simmering.

The Comfort of Anko

Homemade anko—sweet red bean paste that soothes the soul. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and the comforting joy of slow simmering.

New Arrival Spotlight: Handblown Sake Glass

New Arrival Spotlight: Handblown Sake Glass

A personal story about how a glass connected two distant places — and how this handblown sake glass quietly won my heart.

New Arrival Spotlight: Handblown Sake Glass

A personal story about how a glass connected two distant places — and how this handblown sake glass quietly won my heart.

Grid Cherry — A New Design from Hataguchi Collective

Grid Cherry — A New Design from Hataguchi Colle...

The new Grid Cherry design joins our Upcycled Cotton Pulp Long Card Set from Hataguchi Collective — perfect for slow fall moments, a cup of tea, and a handwritten note...

Grid Cherry — A New Design from Hataguchi Colle...

The new Grid Cherry design joins our Upcycled Cotton Pulp Long Card Set from Hataguchi Collective — perfect for slow fall moments, a cup of tea, and a handwritten note...

From Sujiko to Ikura: A New Fall Ritual

From Sujiko to Ikura: A New Fall Ritual

Making ikura from fresh local sujiko for the first time—discovering a new fall ritual that connects me to the season and to home.

From Sujiko to Ikura: A New Fall Ritual

Making ikura from fresh local sujiko for the first time—discovering a new fall ritual that connects me to the season and to home.

Discovering the Joy of Donabe Rice Cooker

Discovering the Joy of Donabe Rice Cooker

I found my perfect rice cooker—a handmade Iga donabe that makes every bowl of rice a joy. Beautiful, fun, and here to stay.

Discovering the Joy of Donabe Rice Cooker

I found my perfect rice cooker—a handmade Iga donabe that makes every bowl of rice a joy. Beautiful, fun, and here to stay.