Information about the atelier in July.

“Appointment Days” are by advance reservation, and we welcome one group at a time. “Open Days” are days when the atelier is open for one full day, and you are welcome to stop by freely without a reservation. We look forward to seeing you.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
July 19 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
※Consultations for marriage rings are given priority by reservation

[ Appointment Days / Reservation required ]
4th (Sat)
5th (Sun)
11th (Sat)
12th (Sun)
26th (Sun)
※Please apply for online consultations by two weeks before your preferred date

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates and times that are grayed out in the selection fields cannot be reserved due to full capacity or other reasons.

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・As a rule, cobaco items are made to order, so they cannot be taken home on the day of your visit (excluding some items).
・Payments are accepted only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・Inside the atelier, there are delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and level differences. If you are visiting with children, please take extra care. On Open Days, please be considerate so as not to inconvenience other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol upon entering the atelier.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Here is information about our June atelier schedule.

Our “Appointment Day” is by advance reservation only, and each group may visit separately. Our “Open Day” is a day when the atelier is open to everyone for one full day, and you can come freely without a reservation. We look forward to seeing you.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
June 28 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
※ Consultations about marriage rings will be given priority by reservation.

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
13 (Sat)
14 (Sun)
20 (Sat)
※ Please apply for online consultations at least two weeks before your preferred date.

▼ Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※ Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field cannot be reserved due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・As cobaco items are generally made to order, you cannot take them home on the day of your visit (except for some items).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・The atelier contains delicate, fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and level changes. If you are bringing children, please take extra care. On Open Days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

"Protect your own sensitivity yourself, you fool."

These are the words of the poet Noriko Ibaragi.
Lately, this line has started to come to mind at unexpected moments.

In daily life, I find myself, without noticing, drifting toward the side that is being "asked of."Meeting expectations.That in itself is an essential attitude in work. But in the process,the outline of who I am becomes slightly blurred.There are certainly moments when I feel that sense of unease.

While responding to what is asked of me,how much of my own sense is actually involved? To what extent can I take that action,as truly my own? These days,I have become more conscious of that.

For example, the "personality" others see in me.They probably think I listen to this kind of music, or live this kind of life.I feel I no longer hesitate as muchto step a little outside those images as I once did. That does not meanI am dismissing other people's expectations; it means pulling my own sense of thingsback to my side, at least for a moment.

I can only receive the world through this body.I cannot borrow someone else's sensitivity,and I cannot have someone else feel in my place. That is why,however incomplete it may be, I want to remain honest with my own senses.

Protect your own sensitivity.
First, acknowledge it for yourself.

After all these years,I have finally come to feel that way.

Starting today, Friday, April 24, the “Staple” collection now includes long earrings featuring round natural stones.Inspired by the relationship between line and dot, they take shape in a quietly balanced form around the ear. We selected refreshing natural stones suited to the coming season, such as sea blue chalcedony and rutilated quartz.

New natural stones have also been added to the random-shape short earrings. Please take a look.


▼Collection｜Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

※Items tagged “In Stock” are available. They will ship within about 5 business days after your order is placed.

Thank you very much for always shopping with us.

Our online store is usually closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and public holidays, but next Monday the 20th, we will be closed temporarily due to a business trip.

We will respond to orders and inquiries received outside business hours in sequence from the next business day onward. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please note that during the Golden Week period, we will be closed on the following days.

April 28 (Tue) Closed
April 29 (Wed/Public Holiday) Closed
April 30 (Thu) Open
May 1 (Fri) Closed
May 2 (Sat) Atelier Open Day
May 3 (Sun) - May 6 (Wed) Golden Week Holiday

Replies to orders and inquiries received outside business hours will be handled in order from the next business day onward.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the final shipping cutoff for ring size gauges applies to orders placed by around 2:00 PM on the day before each closure.

We apologize for the inconvenience during this period and appreciate your kind understanding.

Information about the atelier in May.

“Appointment Days” are by advance reservation, with one party admitted at a time. “Open Days” are days when the atelier is open to everyone for free, without a reservation. We look forward to seeing you.


[ Open Days / No reservation required ]
Saturday, May 2, 11:00-17:00
※Consultations for marriage rings are reservation priority

[ Appointment Days / Reservation required ]
Saturday, 16th
Sunday, 17th
Saturday, 23rd
Sunday, 24th
Saturday, 30th
Sunday, 31st
※Please apply for online consultations at least 2 weeks before your preferred date

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field cannot be reserved due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・As cobaco items are generally made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of purchase (except for some items).
・We only accept payment by credit card or other cashless methods such as Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・Inside the atelier, there are delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and level differences. If you are bringing children, please take care. On Open Days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol when entering the atelier.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Thank you very much for always shopping with us.

Our online store is normally closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and public holidays, but next Monday the 23rd we will be temporarily closed for a photo shoot.

Orders and inquiries received outside business hours will be handled in order from the next business day onward. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Here is information about the atelier in April.

There are no open day events scheduled for April. If you would like to visit the atelier, please use an “appointment day,” where one party at a time can visit by advance reservation.

We will be holding a pop-up shop at Osaka's Hanshin Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10.
>>> Click here for event details <<<

Due to this event, we will, in principle, suspend handling orders placed through the online store and replying to inquiries during the event period.

Regular online store operations are scheduled to resume on Thursday, March 12, after the regular closing day following the event period.

If you would like to rent a ring size gauge, please note that depending on when you place your order, it may take some time before the size gauge is shipped.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

※We are unable to respond to inquiries by phone during the event period.
※We cannot accept repair items sent by mail. If you are sending products to the atelier, we would appreciate it if you could specify a delivery date so they arrive on or after 3/12.
※We will be closed on Tuesday the 3rd and Wednesday the 11th for our regular days off.

"If the cravat knot isn't perfect, the outfit isn't complete."

Here is information about the atelier in March.

There are no open days scheduled for March. If you would like to visit the atelier, please use an “appointment day,” where one group at a time can visit by advance reservation.

Also, from Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10, we will be holding a pop-up shop at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka. Please take advantage of this opportunity as well.

▼[ Event ] POP UP SHOP at HANSHIN UMEDA
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/information/000123

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No scheduled dates

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
21st (Sat)
22nd (Sun)
28th (Sat)
29th (Sun)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your preferred date.

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field are unavailable for reservation due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of purchase (excluding some items).
・We accept payment only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・Inside the atelier, there are delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stone, as well as stairs and level differences. If you are bringing children, please be especially careful. During open days, please be considerate so as not to inconvenience other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

From Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10, we will hold a pop-up shop at Osaka's Hanshin Umeda Main Store. This one-week event is a chance to experience the true texture and quiet presence of cobaco jewelry in person. We look forward to welcoming everyone in the Kansai area and nearby regions.

[ Hanshin Umeda Main Store Special Event Exhibition ]
Seasonal limited collection "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones"

At this event, we will specially exhibit and sell the limited collection "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones," which is normally available only from November to December.

From the rose cut, which originated in the 16th century,
to the round brilliant cut, the modern standard.
We selected four different cuts, tracing the history of diamond polishing.
This collection is created as a combination jewelry piece
that brings together K18 yellow gold and platinum.

The way light reflects, the structure of the facets, the quality of the brilliance—
please compare how each cut creates a different expression.

New items from the "Staple" collection also debut

The "Staple" collection applies the structure of a construction hardware staple (kasugai) to stone setting. This collection will feature long earrings with round natural stones, a first for the line. Other shapes, including items not yet listed online, will also be available at the venue. Earrings and select rings can be purchased on the spot, so you can take them home right away.

Novelty gift

Customers who spend 30,000 yen or more, tax included, will receive a brand-original jewelry tray as a gift for the first 20 people. (*Offer ends once supplies run out.)

Other offerings
• Display of staple items including the "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones" collection
• Early sales of new jewelry

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※We have many items available for immediate purchase, but some rings and other pieces will be made to order. Ordered items can be picked up later at Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores.
※Due to space limitations, not all items will be displayed. If there is a product you would like to see, please feel free to ask.
※As a rule, we are unable to accept repair items directly during the event period.
※During the pop-up period, inventory will be shared between the online store and the venue. As a result, depending on timing, items shown as "in stock" online may actually be sold out. We will do our best to update promptly, and we appreciate your understanding in advance.

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[ Event Info ]
POP UP SHOP at HANSHIN UMEDA

Date & Time｜
March 4, 2026 (Wed) - March 10, 2026 (Tue)
10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on the final day)

Location｜
Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store, 2nd Floor, Event Space 2
1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-8224

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▼About our store closure for the pop-up shop event
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/information/000126

At the end of last year, I was chatting with a graphic designer I often work with at the atelier, combining a meeting with casual conversation.

While looking back over the year, our talk shifted from work to everyday life, and the word "imagination" suddenly came to the surface. After all, when people interact, isn't imagination the most important thing? Our thoughts naturally aligned around that idea. There are many ways to define it, but in our conversation that day we agreed that imagination might be "the ability to attend to another person's feelings."

That said, it's by no means easy. After all, "I" am not "someone else." Whether family or friends, there's no way to know exactly what someone else is thinking. No matter how much knowledge or experience you accumulate, that alone doesn't let you reach another person's feelings.

The other day, I was talking with a friend at a café. I glanced at my friend's hands and saw their glass was nearly empty. Just as I was about to call the server, someone quietly poured more water and said, "I'll refill that for you."

It wasn't a dramatic gesture. They observed the person's condition, read a small sign, and chose an action that was neither too much nor too little. It felt less like "kindness" and more like a quiet, intelligent process. From that small consideration there was a hint of beauty.

The accumulation of attitudes directed toward others becomes intelligence, which eventually takes on grace and quietly seeps outward. As we imagine how what we create sits beside someone, we will continue devoting ourselves to jewelry making this year.

Information about the atelier in February.

There are no Open Days scheduled for February. If you wish to visit, please use the appointment days, which are by reservation and allow one group at a time. We look forward to your visit.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No events scheduled

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
1st (Sun)
7th (Sat)
8th (Sun)
14th (Sat)
15th (Sun)
※For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your desired date.

▼Make a reservation here:
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates that are grayed out in the selection are unavailable due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・cobaco items are made to order, so they cannot be taken home on the same day (except for some items).
・We accept payment by cashless methods only, such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Please be aware of this in advance.
・The atelier contains delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stones, and there are stairs and steps. Please take extra care if you bring children. During Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As some customers may try on jewelry, please cooperate with hand disinfection using alcohol upon entering.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

From today, Friday, December 19, the "Staple" collection has been updated with new natural stones appearing in this collection for the first time. Newly added stones that complement winter outfits include mother-of-pearl, which contains a refined, subtle iridescent sheen, and lapis lazuli, notable for its rich blue that evokes the night sky. Please take a look. Please take a look.


▼Collection｜Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

※Items marked with the "In Stock" tag are available in stock. Orders will be shipped within approximately 5 business days after ordering.

I had business in Osaka's Tsuruhashi area.
It's a neighborhood I had rarely visited before. I had no sense of the place at all. With some time to kill, I wandered aimlessly and discovered a motsunabe (offal hotpot) restaurant lit up under the elevated tracks.

Peering through the glass, I saw people with drinks in hand, gathered around bowls of motsunabe, likely chatting about this and that. Even though it was still early after opening, the place was already lively.
It was just after sunset and the kind of solid winter chill had begun to settle in. Trusting my nose, I half let myself be drawn in and went inside.

Steaming motsunabe and a little makgeolli. Plump, fresh horumon and authentic Korean kimchi that looked to have been sourced from Tsuruhashi's shopping street. My chopsticks kept moving. At the end, they added carefully chosen Chinese noodles from a long-established noodle maker into the pot. Before I knew it, the pot was empty. Unexpectedly, it became a moment that satisfied both body and soul.

Of course, I could have checked restaurant review sites in advance and picked a highly rated place. A quick search would probably have found restaurants with higher ratings. But that feeling of "unexpectedly finding a great place" is hard to get from that kind of deliberate selection.

Relying less on others' words or ratings and following your own intuition and judgment—even if the choice isn't the "best" or "right" one—can yield rewards richer than you might expect.

Standing on your own senses can feel a little uncertain, and at the same time, I think it's a quiet kind of freedom.

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Relying on my own ears and eyes
Standing on my own two feet alone
what inconvenience could there be?

("Not Leaning On" by Noriko Ibaragi)

We will be closed for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 27, 2025〜to Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Responses to orders and inquiries received during this period will be handled sequentially from Monday, January 5.

Please note that shipments of ring size gauges and final same-year shipments for some in-stock items will apply only to orders placed by around 14:00 on Friday, December 26.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Information about the atelier for January 2026.
There are no open days scheduled for January or February. If you would like to visit, please use our "Appointment Day" (advance reservation required), where only one group is admitted at a time. We look forward to your visit.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No events scheduled

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
11th (Sun)
17th (Sat)
18th (Sun)
24th (Sat)
25th (Sun)
31st (Sat)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your desired date.

▼ Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates that are greyed out in the selection field cannot be reserved due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of your visit (except for some items).
・We accept payment only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Please be aware of this in advance.
・The atelier contains delicate, fragile items such as glass and natural stones, and there are stairs and steps. Please take special care if you bring children. During open days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since jewelry may be tried on, please cooperate by disinfecting your hands with alcohol when entering.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Thank you very much for always using our store.

Due to our participation in the event "New Jewelry TOKYO 2025" held in Omotesando, Tokyo from 11/28 to 12/1, we will be taking a break from processing orders placed on the online store and responding to inquiries during the following closure period.

November 24 (Mon, holiday) Closed
November 25 (Tue) Closed
November 26 (Wed) Open temporarily
November 27 (Thu) - December 1 (Mon) Temporary closure due to event participation
December 2 (Tue) Open temporarily
December 3 (Wed) Closed
December 4 (Thu) Temporary closure

Regarding ring size gauge rentals before the event, orders placed by around 1 PM on November 26 (Wed) will be eligible. Orders received after that will be shipped sequentially from December 2 (Tue) onward.

There will be irregular business days with temporary openings and closures before and after the event. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Just in time for the holiday season, a new ring has arrived. This slender signet ring features a single baguette-cut diamond. The diamond is set straight along the face of the signet, with the setting kept as minimal as possible. The straight line of the diamond and the surface of the metal complement each other, creating a refined nuance on your hand.

Designed to blend seamlessly into your everyday life, this ring reveals a quiet brilliance with high clarity when you glance at it—a minimal design that breathes artisanal precision into a sense of calm. It looks beautiful worn alone or stacked with other rings.

▼ Baguettecut Diamond Ring_signet
https://cobaco.shop/products/053

We will be exhibiting at "NEW JEWELRY TOKYO 2025," Japan's largest designers' jewelry event, held at Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo, for three days from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30, 2025. This season, it will be the only opportunity to see our pieces in person in the Kanto area. We look forward to welcoming visitors who live in and around the Kanto region.

For this event we have prepared limited items as a special project. A long necklace featuring a chain motif with iconic silver parts linked together will be available at the venue.

[ Limited ] Silver Long Necklace_staple
Material: SV925 / K10
￥62,700 tax-in
※Limited quantity

New items from the 'Staple' collection will also be on display. In addition to classic bicolor smoky quartz and rutilated quartz, the collection will include pieces featuring mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli—items appearing for the first time in this collection—that are not listed online. (Earrings and some rings are available for immediate purchase, so you can take those home on the spot.)

Over the three days you'll also see holiday-season pieces including the season-limited collection '選べるダイヤモンド' and our regular lineup such as Jewelry with a choice of birthstones, among others. We look forward to seeing you in Omotesando.

※Except for some items, most pieces on display will be try-on samples. If you wish to order items that are not available for immediate purchase, please place your order through the online store.

※Due to the exhibition space, displays will focus on the season-limited collection '選べるダイヤモンド' and items from the 'Staple' collection and Jewelry with a choice of birthstones. We are bringing all products, including cobaco BRIDAL and cobaco for baby items, so if the item you want is not on display, please feel free to ask our staff.

※We cannot accept repairs directly at the event. Thank you for your understanding.
※Purchases and orders on the day will be cashless only.

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[ Event Info ]
New Jewelry TOKYO 2025
https://newjewelry.jp/nj2025/
※Link to external site

Dates & Times｜
Friday, November 28, 2025 11:00-20:00
Saturday, November 29, 2025 11:00-20:00
Sunday, November 30, 2025 11:00-19:00

Location｜
SPIRAL 1F - 3F
(cobaco exhibition area: 3F/foyer · hall)

5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
In front of Omotesando Station Exit B1

The holiday season has finally arrived. At cobaco, the Holiday Season 2025 collection launches today, November 1st. We have prepared many plans this season, including the season-limited collection, exclusive items for this season, and new item releases throughout the season... We will make this season exciting.

1. Season-limited collection "Choose Your Diamond" order reception begins

2. New season-limited items debut

3. Holiday season-related columns now available

4. Event participation scheduled

5. Season-limited wrapping available

When the scent of osmanthus (kinmokusei) begins to appear, I recall the words of Yuta Orisaka.

When autumn comes, the phrase "the scent of osmanthus" catches the eye on social media. While the writer's emotions are quickly replayed, when you actually smell it, the genuine feeling that rises within you becomes ossified. (omission) What these expressions have in common is that the subject of the person speaking is hidden. Lacking confidence in words that come from within, they crush them with tools of empathy (Yuta Orisaka, from "Yabu IN")

Everyone has a "moment when they feel autumn."
The chill of the wind, the colors of dusk, the smell of the air — these elements suddenly connect inside you, and the sensation of "ah, it's autumn" arises. Even if that feeling can't be shared with anyone else, it is undeniably your own shape of autumn living within you.

On the other hand, there are scenes and scents that "everyone would probably feel as autumn." Chief among these is the scent of osmanthus. Using this word (this sign) lets you easily share the "arrival of autumn" with everyone. But behind that convenience, the particular shape of autumn that "I" felt becomes hidden behind the word. I think the "hidden subject" he points out is precisely this.

In an age where anyone can be a broadcaster, for some reason the "subject" retreats. Words polished by AI and trend phrases tuned for view counts cover our screens and gradually move away from the sender's real feeling. We now live in a world where "whose words these are" is hard to see.

Not everyone needs to feel autumn through the scent of osmanthus. I hope for a world that values each person's "autumn with real feeling" within them. Restoring subjectivity requires accepting diversity. The brand cobaco, I often think, should be a place that affirms that small diversity.

And I also think this:
words born through someone's body, not through reasoning, carry a tangible warmth even if small. When we encounter such words, I believe we can quietly touch the "subject" that exists within others. This may underlie not only words but all works created by people.

Suddenly, a line from Gen Hoshino's song "In the Middle of the Ridiculous" comes to mind.

The nape smells like bread and we praise it, saying wow
In the ridiculous there's love, people live as if to laugh

Although I've never thought "the nape of the neck smells like bread," that metaphor slips easily into the body. And it makes me feel as if happiness is packed into that scene (at least for me). His words have a definite "warmth," and they resonate gently in the listener's heart.

Words and works that reach others may be those that, while making you think "perhaps I'm the only one who feels this," still touch the hearts of many.

Here is information about the December atelier schedule.
On "Appointment Days," you can visit by advance reservation, one group at a time. "Open Days" are when the atelier is open all day and you are welcome to drop by freely without a reservation. We look forward to your visit.

[ Open Day / No Reservation Required ]
December 7 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
December 20 (Sat) 11:00-17:00
* Consultations for marriage rings are prioritized for those with reservations.

[ Appointment Day / Reservation Required ]
13th (Sat)
14th (Sun)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks in advance of your preferred date.

▼Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times that are grayed out in the selection field are unavailable due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, you cannot take them home on the same day (with some exceptions).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・There are delicate and breakable items such as glass and natural stones in the atelier, as well as stairs and steps. Please take extra care if you are accompanied by children. On Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in sanitizing your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There are no restroom facilities inside the atelier.

"Today, I didn’t meet anyone or say a single word until you called me. The trees in the garden don’t talk to me."

When the early signs of dementia began to appear, my grandmother said this to me over the phone. After my grandfather passed away and the dog they had for many years also died, my grandmother lived alone in a quiet house. Although my parents visited frequently, an overwhelming sense of "being alone" surrounded her.

When people lose their connections with family and society, they may gradually lose sight of the meaning of their own existence. And the body tries to physiologically avoid that pain. Or perhaps the mind "wants" to fade those memories away. Listening to my grandmother’s voice over the phone, I found myself thinking about these things.

Then, this summer. On the day we went to visit the graves with my parents, my father, who was with me all day, never once called my name. My father, who always prefixed his words with the other person’s name like a kind of greeting, didn’t do so even once.

Seeing his back, which had become one or two sizes smaller than when he was active, I saw my grandmother’s figure reflected in it. It has finally come—. The reality I had somehow prepared myself for, when it actually appeared before me, felt oppressively heavy, clinging to my body, and left me with a deeply gloomy feeling.

My father, a typical member of the "baby boomer generation," who ran through the height of the economic boom and devoted his life to work. Even after retirement, he worked for a while, but a few years ago, after a fall at work that injured his legs and hips, he stepped back from the front lines and started spending more time at home. Perhaps it was around that time that I began to sense a faint discomfort in the edges of our conversations.

The loneliness of seeing someone else (my father) gradually lose the memories and time they have built up. Is it the pain of reliving that process by his side? Or is it my own sadness of being "forgotten" by my own parent? I still can’t sort it out.

Even so, the fading of memories may be both loneliness and kindness. I believe there is a loneliness that can only be endured by forgetting. Still, I hope the voice calling out that name will reach him until the very end.