Motorcycle Journey to Pearl Cultivation Farm in Japan 1
In Japan, many companies have a one-week summer vacation in mid-August. My company also had a similar one-week summer break. I used this summer vacat
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.
The Joy of Metalworking: My Etsy Debut with a Unique Ring
It's been a while since my last blog post. Recently, I've been dedicated to practicing metalworking, and I'm excited to announce that I've completed
A Memorable Weekend with My Mother
In Japan, July 17th is known as Marine Day, a national holiday. As a result, we had a three-day weekend this week. My mother, who lives in my hometow
Exploring Silver Ring Making and Wax Casting
Recently, I have been practicing metalworking. I am practicing two methods: molding a material similar to candle wax and casting it, and making rings
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
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