🌟 The Heart of Pipon: Cherishing Yourself and Finding Joy “Cherish yourself, and cherish others.” This is the core philosophy that connects everything I do—from teaching Japanese to crafting handmade art and producing videos. ✨ Learning is Not a Chore I believe that learning and creating should never be forced. My true role is not […]
“It’s getting a bit hot in here, isn’t it?” How would you respond to this? In many cultures, you might just say, “Yeah, it’s 30 degrees today!” and that’s it. But in Japan, this often carries a hidden plea: “(Don’t make me say it out loud… please just turn on the AC already!)” The other
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The mid-20s. It’s a time when you finally get used to your job, yet suddenly find yourself struggling with the thought, “Is this really how I want my life to be?” To be honest, I was desperately struggling back then, too. In my case, it wasn’t so much that I wanted to see the wide
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Life has so many colors. Some days we feel powerful, other days we just want to be held by something gentle. Whatever your heart is feeling today, I have prepared a small “sanctuary” for you. You don’t need to do everything. Just pick the one that speaks to your soul right now. 💙 If you
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I’m currently working on a new prototype using a certain flower… 🌸✨ If you’re curious to see what it is, head over to my website or Instagram! 🗝️ PiponPresents 🌿 #SecretProject #FloralJewelry #WorkInProgress #GuessTheFlower #HandmadeWithLove #PiponPresents #PiponsSanctuary #SpringVibes #BotanicalArt
“It’s getting a bit hot in here, isn’t it?” How would you respond to this? In many cultures, you might just say, “Yeah, it’s 30 degrees today!” and that’s it. But in Japan, this often carries a hidden plea: “(Don’t make me say it out loud… please just turn on the AC already!)” The other
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I have a dream of world peace, and I believe that creating a world where everyone can feel joy—both for myself and for others—is the first step. That’s why I pour my heart into my three businesses. Currently, I am in the process of refining a new item: Metal-allergy-friendly hair clips. I found a base
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Today, I’d like to introduce one of my favorite Rakugo stories: Shibahama. It’s a story about a fishmonger who loves his sake a little too much. One early morning, he finds a leather wallet filled with gold at the beach in Shiba. Excited, he rushes home and tells his wife about the fortune. However, his
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Have you had a moment lately that truly touched your soul? Perhaps you’ve shed tears over a movie, or found yourself speechless before a breathtaking landscape. But sometimes, true inspiration comes from the unexpected kindness of a stranger in the middle of our ordinary lives. The truth is, about ten years ago, I experienced a
The cherry blossoms are blooming, and the air in Japan is finally getting warmer. Spring is such a comfortable and refreshing season, isn’t it? Lately, I have been challenging myself with many new things! I’ve also been focusing on making new friends. Opening my heart to new people and cultures brings so much inspiration to
