{"title":"Public Relations","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"collaboration-with-hauu-暮らしのなかの-ゆるもちレシピ-ep-02","title":"Everyday Recipes for a Soft and Relaxed Life, EP.02｜collaboration with hauu (nishikawa)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQ. What kind of spaces or places help you relax?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a month, I gather with a close-knit group of families to hang out. We often rent a cottage and spend time in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three families of friends I’ve known since I was 20, and as it happens, our children are all the same age. Before we knew it, we all got into camping and going to the beach for surfing. My husband loves fishing, so we sometimes head out to rivers or mountains as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-2.jpg?v=1775969666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen someone posts in our group LINE, \"This cottage looks nice,\" someone else will say, \"Shall we go there this month then?\" and the destination is decided quite naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when we’re all together, we don’t spend every moment in the same spot; everyone does their own thing. Some people go for a walk, others go fishing, and some just take it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only naturally drift together when it’s time to eat. That kind of distance is really comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpending time fulfilling everyone’s little \"I want to try this\" wishes is, perhaps, the most relaxing moment for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-3.jpg?v=1775969692\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. What are your principles when creating a room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends often come over, and I love standing in the kitchen feeling the bustle of everyone around me. Since I can see the entire living room from the kitchen, I feel like I'm part of the space even while cooking. That kind of distance is comfortable, and this has naturally become my favorite place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-7.jpg?v=1775969723\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore I knew it, my interior decor had become quite colorful (laughs). I often bring back things I like from my travels little by little, and it feels like the current look is a result of those layers. Even my slippers are from Sri Lanka; every item has a memory behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m also fond of the vase I made with Taira, and the drawings he’s done. I feel like just having something handmade by someone adds depth to a space. Perhaps the way I create a room is by slowly layering those kinds of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-11-683x1024.jpg?v=1775969787\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-10.jpg?v=1775969803\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaira thinks the hauu blanket is his own (laughs). Sometimes a duvet is just too hot, but that light warmth seems to be just right for him. It’s light and easy to use, so I feel it’s perfect for kids too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. How do you reset your mind when you’re tired?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past year or so, I’ve made it a firm rule not to schedule any work on days when daycare is closed. Since I can manage my own schedule, I could keep working if I wanted to, but that eventually leads to burnout. I’ve decided that my days off are for my children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-5-768x1152.jpg?v=1775969866\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, I make sure to take at least an hour of \"me time\" after my kids and husband have gone to sleep. I might watch a video or read a book. Just having that time to be alone feels like a great way to refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, I try not to strive for perfection. A friend once told me, \"Nobody dies if the house is messy,\" and I thought, \"That's so true!\" (laughs). Some days I feel like cleaning, and other days I just want to slack off, so I try to spend my time in a way that matches how I’m feeling at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-9-768x512_e4b51f4a-0036-493b-a998-f05a5b6a6006.jpg?v=1775969893\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing is that I try not to jump to conclusions. Whether it’s work-related or something at home, I try not to force a decision immediately and instead set the issue aside for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings naturally settle down as time passes. I feel like by doing that, I’ve been able to live a little more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/hauu-0291-6.jpg?v=1775969925\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068902728043,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/hauu-0291-6.jpg?v=1775969925"},{"product_id":"暮らしのなかの-ゆるもちレシピ-ep-01","title":"Gentle and Soft Recipes for Daily Life EP.01 | collaboration with hauu (nishikawa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8315.jpg?v=1775734837\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eThis town itself is my place of comfort.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy room is, of course, a place where I can settle down, but when I look at the bigger picture, maybe \"this town itself\" is my place of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI like places that are crowded and stimulating, but they also leave me feeling exhausted. When that happens, returning to this town gives me an immediate sense of relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eResting in my room is important, but the time I spend going out to local shops or walking through the streets feels like an extension of the time I spend at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe atmosphere of the entire town is something that relaxes me just by being here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’ve never left the Chuo Line area since I came to Japan, and I’ve been living in Nishi-Ogikubo for about 10 years now. I'm sure I’m not the only one who \"can't seem to leave the Chuo Line\" (laughs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOf course, there are plenty of other wonderful places, but this place really is different. I feel a sense of relief the moment I step onto the Chuo Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8387.jpg?v=1778586284\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving alone. But not alone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo begin with, many of my friends are artists, photographers, or involved in some kind of creative activity. The things in my room didn't just come from intentional shopping trips; they are things I bought at friends' exhibitions or gifts that have naturally accumulated over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery week, without fail, someone comes over to hang out. Since many of my friends live nearby, it's a daily occurrence to get a text like, \"Can I come over now?\" It's a casual vibe, like asking, \"What should we have for dinner?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo, I don't really have the feeling of living alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne friend works at a coffee shop about a 30-second walk from here, and I use that place like my workspace; then there’s a curry shop a little further away where another friend works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf I walk around town, I’m bound to run into someone I know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerhaps the \"sense of relief\" I mentioned earlier comes from that. I live alone, but I'm not lonely (laughs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing what feels \"just right\" for me today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA bed is a strange place, isn't it? (laughs). It's a place to read, a place to work, a place to eat—it would be more functional to separate these things, but for some reason, everything ends up happening in bed. I probably shouldn't admit that out loud (laughs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou know those mornings when you just don't want to move yet? Wrapping myself in a blanket during those quiet moments makes me feel a little at ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehauu\u003c\/span\u003e's blankets are soft, fluffy, and truly warm. More than that, they give me a sense of calm, and I feel like my breathing naturally deepens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8399.jpg?v=1778586283\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn days when I'm tired, I often watch a movie in bed before sleeping... Even though I have a projector, I end up watching on my phone (laughs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut sometimes, I feel like, \"I need to take a break from digital life.\" When that happens, I switch into reading mode. I suppose it's like searching for the method that suits me best at any given moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8515.jpg?v=1778586283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA relationship I want to keep, no matter how old I get.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI often meet up with friends in the evenings, too. I love the time we spend talking late at night in this room. Conversations in a coffee shop or a bar are totally different from those we have in my room, and the intensity changes completely between day and late night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI don't have to worry about the last train, so friends nearby come over just to talk. 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Even so, I would be happy if I could continue this lifestyle with others being \"added\" to my current relationships as time goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8339.jpg?v=1778586283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53076295909739,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU03-8315.jpg?v=1775734837"},{"product_id":"暮らしのなかの-ゆるもちレシピ-ep-03","title":"Gentle and Soft Recipes for Daily Life EP.03 | collaboration with hauu (nishikawa)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What kind of space or place allows you to relax?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI love places where people naturally gather around music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEveryone there shares that same love for music; titles and status don't matter, and each person just surrenders themselves to the sound in their own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 縦画像2列 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content__images product-content__images--2 product-content__images--horizontal\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image1_397809bc-373e-4eac-bad2-c85484367af2.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image3_26a3eb5c-7212-4399-86a5-fc7a2c90a1dc.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn that sense, I think music bars and clubs are very egalitarian spaces. You are freed from labels like race, gender, or religion, and there's a feeling that you can just be yourself without having to conform to anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat’s exactly why I feel I can spend time there without putting on a front. It might be the place where I can be most natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe fact that everyone is enjoying the music with the same intensity—that sense of shared experience is something that always saves me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What rules do you value when creating a room?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’d say it’s about \"only placing things that I truly love.\" For instance, the poster on my wall is something I found at an art book shop in Berlin. It’s a somewhat famous store, and I went there feeling like it was a pilgrimage, but this just happened to catch my eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI hesitated a lot over whether to buy it, but since it was a piece with a very limited print run, I decided I didn’t want to miss out on such an encounter and brought it home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image9_57af55fa-275b-46f7-9a61-301080fff1c4.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’ve always liked vintage items. This lamp and this rack are both vintage. Perhaps I’m drawn to things from the past, whether it’s interior design or music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause I spend so much time at home, I want to carefully curate this place where my work and life overlap with the things I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI often have the radio on while I work. I’m not very good with spaces that are too quiet; I like to have a bit of presence. One thing I’ve really been into lately is the podcast \"Yoshiharu Doi and Tomoko Chris Philosophize About Cooking.\" Mr. Doi’s talk is truly fascinating, and I can listen to it for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 横画像2列 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content__images product-content__images--2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image2_e3341cb3-a8f6-4614-a852-2f6614f59b4d.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image4.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How do you reset your mind when you are tired?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI make a conscious effort to get outside. I’ll show my face at an exhibition or a party, or work at a café. If I stay at home for too long, I inevitably feel stifled, so changing my environment helps me clear my head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen I was just starting my brand, I feel like I was in a state of being \"on\" all the time. I didn't know what kind of wave was coming next, so I was just frantically tackling whatever was right in front of me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’ve always been the type to pack my schedule and work hard. It was honestly a difficult time, but I also believe that experience is what taught me how to set my own priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image5_928e1e99-12a2-4e36-bf44-611ae46954a0.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRecently, I feel like I’ve finally started to get a grip on my own rhythm. I’ve reached a point where I understand the sense of \"if I put in this much effort, I’ll get this much back,\" and I've gained a bit of breathing room... Having that breathing room has allowed me to think about how I can act to improve my performance even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/image7.png?v=1788828112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFollowing those changes, I now make a conscious effort to exercise, like going to Pilates or dancing. Since I’ve been dancing since I was in elementary school, I feel like my mind naturally resets when I move my body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt makes it easier to understand my physical and mental state, and my thoughts become clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’ve also started making sure I get enough sleep. I used to push myself too hard, but now I feel that getting enough sleep is actually more important. 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