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
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Personal essays, thoughts, daily life, and stories from behind the scenes of Flower Jem.
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.
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
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