How We Choose Pearls, How We Choose Ourselves
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Reflections & Stories
Personal essays, thoughts, daily life, and stories from behind the scenes of Flower Jem.
From a Lost Pearl Sanctuary: The Story Behind the Sixty Series
More than 60 years ago, these Akoya pearls were harvested in a place once destined to be the world’s pearl capital. Known as the Sixty Series, they em
A Day of Pearls: Creating, Listing, and Lessons Learned
I have often heard that the more items you list, the stronger your shop becomes in searches and SEO.With this in mind, I have decided to increase
Joy I Can’t Quite Explain — A Flower Jem Day
On the day I finally met an overseas customer face to face, I kept asking myself why the joy felt so big—and I’m still finding the answer.Postal
How a Pearl Gacha Was Born: A True Story of Frustration, Strategy, and Quiet Rebellion
This article is based on the subtitles I added to a recent video documenting the production process of a handmade pendant from my Hold Series.
A Pendant, a Letter, and the Invisible Thread That Connects Us
Halfway Through June, with Rain and ReflectionsIt’s already mid-June of 2025, and with the arrival of the rainy season this week, each day has be
Golden Week at Home: Flowers, BBQ, and Blog Reorganization
Golden Week at Home: Flowers, BBQ, and Blog ReorganizationFrom the end of April to the beginning of May, Japan celebrates its long holiday known
The Shape of Holding: Baroque Pearls and Imperfect Metalwork
In the past few weeks, I’ve been immersed in metal engraving.https://youtu.be/XnCzm5OiO6EBefore that, I was busy making a number of necklac
What Are Baroque Pearls? They’re Oddly Shaped—But Are They Valuable?
I was in my third year working for a pearl company when I bought my first Akoya blue baroque pearl through the company.After seeing it every day, I r
Why I Didn’t Recommend My Favorite Pearl: On Music, Modesty, and Listening with the Heart
The other day, I went to a bar with a friend I hadn’t seen in six months.There was a sign that said the bar focused on 1970s rock music.Just as w
Balancing Passion, Pricing, and Pearl Stories: Reflections from My Workshop
Today is April 6, 2025.Back in February, I was deeply immersed in writing blog posts, but since then, my focus has shifted toward subtitling vide
Thoughts on Video Editing and Pearls – Shifting Perspectives and Marketing
Sunday is coming to an end.This weekend, I was able to work on some pearl-related tasks as well.The thing that required the most time and passion