The end of 2025. Christmas has passed, and only three days remain of this year. The zodiac for the coming year is Hinoe-uma  (Fire Horse). It is a year said to carry a powerful fire energy, occurring only once every 60 years. Inspired by its passionate and powerful image, I picked up my paintbrush to create a new piece of art. When I paint, I always try not to overthink, relying solely on my intuition in that exact moment . By moving my brush with a clear, focused mind, this

Lately, the air has remained crisp and dry, just like winter. One moment it feels freezing, and the next, the warmth of a month ago returns... Perhaps due to the dry air, there seems to be a lot of news about fires lately. Please, everyone, be extra careful with fire hazards. Now, at this threshold of winter, I have decorated our entryway with the last Japanese maple leaves of the year. Things passed down, and life today. My late grandmother’s large vase takes center stage