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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.

Ohagi for the Autumn Equinox (Shūbun no Hi)

Ohagi for the Autumn Equinox (Shūbun no Hi)

Autumn equinox ohagi: soft sweet rice with anko or kinako. A simple, at-home recipe to welcome the new season, plus practical tips from my kitchen.

Ohagi for the Autumn Equinox (Shūbun no Hi)

Autumn equinox ohagi: soft sweet rice with anko or kinako. A simple, at-home recipe to welcome the new season, plus practical tips from my kitchen.