Journal

Notes on Japanese daily life, useful objects and the small traditions that give them meaning.

A table set with care

In Japan, the meal begins before the first bite. A pair of chopsticks, a resting place for them and a shared dish create a brief pause in a busy day.

Patterns made to travel

Indigo, flowers, waves and lucky motifs carry familiar stories. On a pouch or pair of socks, they turn a practical item into a personal one.