Embracing Farewells: Reflections on a Decade in Pearl Harvesting
Today marked the end of a two-month-long pearl harvesting operation on the beach. Tomorrow, I'll be heading back home. I notified the company a few d
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Reflections & Stories
Personal essays, thoughts, daily life, and stories from behind the scenes of Flower Jem.
Handcrafted Pearl Bracelets – Unique Blue and Green Designs
On December 28th, I returned home after a two-week business trip to a pearl cultivation farm for the sorting of harvested pearls. Upon arriving home
Pearl Passion Chronicles: Navigating the Turbulent Tides of the Industry
It's been a while since I last posted. Today, I went with a client from my company, let's call him Suzuki, to borrow pearls from another pearl compan
Memorable Day with Mom: Handcrafted Pearls & Quality Time
This is another article unrelated to pearls.My mother and I went on a day trip to a somewhat famous Baumkuchen (a type of German layer cake) shop
Unexpected Adventures in Kyoto: Motorcycle Maintenance and a Lucky Break
Today, I'm at a motorcycle shop in Kyoto. I'm planning to ride my motorcycle to Tokyo next week, so I came here for some pre-trip maintenance.ht
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
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
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
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