Valentine’s Day Memories and Heartwarming Trip with My Mother
Today is February 13th.From the radio I listen to every morning, there has been a lot of talk about Valentine's Day specials. Apparently, men are sta
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Reflections & Stories
Personal essays, thoughts, daily life, and stories from behind the scenes of Flower Jem.
How Selling Pearls Led to My Etsy Journey
Today is February 9th.Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for my tax return, which has taken away precious time with pearls. In th
Through a Conversation with My Tax Accountant, I Realized Why I Devote Myself to Pearls
I just realized that my blog hasn't been updated since October 13.As I mentioned in previous posts, I left my job at a pearl company last y
Mother’s Birthday
This weekend, after work on Friday, I went back to my parents' house on my motorcycle in the rain, taking an hour and a half from Osaka. Be
A collection of short stories about All-knot
From yesterday to today, I made a video about how to make an All-knot necklace. https://youtu.be/ry89VMT4sN8There have been several videos
My Journey with Metalworking and Pearls: Reflections on Craftsmanship and Life
Today is September 29th. October is just around the corner. Recently, I've been dedicating myself to practicing metalworking.https://youtu.be/YP
My Journey with Pearls and Metalworking: A Creative Reflection
Hello,Two days ago (September 22), it rained heavily in Japan, and I could really feel the deepening autumn atmosphere. I usually get around by m
A Peaceful Weekend at My Parents’ Home and Pearls Work
June 15, I'm currently back at my parents' home. During the weekdays, I live in Osaka for work, and on weekends, I drive for an hour on the highway t
A Leisurely Day in May: Pancakes, Flowers, and a Modest Barbecue
May has arrived, and in Japan, it's a period where holidays overlap, resulting in the potential for a 10-day consecutive holiday. For me, it's a comb
Pearls to Factories: New Challenges and Outlook for the Future
It's been quite a while since I last posted an article. I resigned from the company I worked for nearly 10 years in March 2024.The company
Reflecting on My Last Day at Work: Farewells and New Beginnings
Today was my last day at the company where I work. My final task was to get approval from the director of the pearl cultivation department for the fi
Reflections on a Decade in the Pearl Industry: Moving Forward with Gratitude
Today is February 29th. From January 4th to February 14th, I went on a business trip to a pearl farm to harvest pearls and conduct sorting work.