Creating Stunning Necklaces: My Experience With 20,000 Pearls
I started the process of sorting over 20,000 pearls in the latter half of April and have been working on creating neckl
Voice Thoughts I can’t always say out loud.
I write when something stays with me—a moment, a pearl, or a passing thought. “Voice” is where I share these reflections,from behind the scenes of pearl-making, and sometimes, just from everyday life.
Lulu’s Summer Shave and a Maker’s Journey
The beloved dog frequently featured on this site is a delightful girl named Lulu, a mix of Pomeranian and Chihuahua. Lulu resides at my
Pearl Farm Visits, Music Practice, and Culinary Delights
America Mura, known as the "American Village," is a bustling city district in Osaka that attracts a young crowd. However, as people ent
Diversity and Growth: Indonesian Workers Bring New Life to Japanese Pearl Farms
I visited the pearl cultivation farm for the first time in several months. It was a business trip as part of the company's I work for responsibilitie
The Fascinating Artistry of No-Toned Pearl Necklaces
Currently, I have approximately 20,000 units of no-toned pearls "pearls with no coloring whatsoever." which I am sorting through to create neckla
The Current State of Pearl Cultivation
The nucleation process for Akoya pearls this year began in early April. I would like to provide an update on the current situation, which is approxim
Motorcycle Ride to Kyoto and Memories of Arashiyama
On Saturday, I traveled 70 kilometers to Kyoto to change the lubricating oil for my motorcycle. Originally, my motorcycle had a 400cc engin
Revealing the Inner Beauty of Japanese Jewelry: Market Insights, Pearl Cultivation, and Reflections on the Craft
I often hear the question, "Why do Japanese jewelry findings companies continue to produce hardware with designs that haven't c
Radiant Reflections – Unveiling the Enchanting World of Akoya Pearl Necklaces
I have been incredibly busy lately preparing to make necklaces. It requires a tremendous amount of effort to sort through all the pearls. It takes ti
Mother’s Day Reunion – Rain, Yakiniku, and Lulu’s Betrayal
Recently, we had been enjoying clear skies in May, but on May 13th, it rained nationwide in Japan. Since my company is closed on weekends, I spent th
Pearl Sorting Chronicles: Crafting Beauty with Limited Time
I recently sorted through a lot of pearls, and today I put together a necklace using some of the sorted pearls.I arranged the pearls in order
Unveiling The Hidden Gems: The Fascinating World Of Pearl Drilling
I did a job of drilling pearls. This time, I received a request to drill holes in 1,000 pearls. Due to a large amount of paperwork, I did this work a