Miyoko Ihara - Misao The Big Mama And Fukumaru The Cat Neko 44 m) total

44 m) total

These simple salt and pepper shakers from Saikai Trading in Japan are a practical and beautiful addition to any kitchen table or countertop

or other items around the house (or to use as a shop display)

SyuRo crafts stoneware that draws from uniquely sourced materials in various regions in Japan

Miyoko Ihara - Misao The Big Mama And Fukumaru The Cat Neko 44 m) totalMiyoko Ihara graduated from the Nippon Photography Institute in 2002. Around that time, she began photographing her grandmother, Misao, in order to document her life. One day, Iharas grandmother found an odd eyed kitten in the shed. She named the cat Fukumaru, and since then the two have been inseparable. This touching and beautiful photo book captures the everyday life of elderly Misao and her steadfast feline companion, following them as together