One of the things I enjoy most about staying in Japan is taking a bath. We're staying at my parents' house, and I can take a bath every day. Even in the middle of a hot Japanese summer, I still enjoy it. And I usually add bath salts. Japan has so many different kinds of bath products, with different scents, colors, and effects. Choosing one is part of the fun. One day, I dropped a bath tablet into the water and noticed something fascinating happening on the surface. It create

The other day, while I'm staying in Japan, a package arrived for us. Inside was okonomiyaki from one of my longtime customers. We've known each other through Instagram for several years, and receiving such an unexpected gift made me stop and think about all the connections my jewelry has brought into my life. If you've followed me for a long time, you probably know I have a soft spot for hedgehogs. About ten years ago, I discovered a famous Instagram hedgehog named Azuki. He

I’m excited to introduce my new piece: the 光 (Hikari) necklace . The character 光 means “light,” and in this design, the top right dot...