1 April 2026

Store handover completed

The store handover has been successfully completed. I’m very grateful to my architect, Kobayashi-san of Archi Design, for all his hard work over the past year. The shop is beautiful and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

I have already started receiving work from artists and I’m looking forward to displaying it in the store.

Landscaping will begin on April 6th, which I’m very excited about.

Things have been a little hectic over the past few months, so there have been no updates to the blog. I'll share more details once things settle down. In the meantime, feel free to check the store’s Instagram for the latest updates www.instagram.com/craftsofjapan

26 January 2026

Rainwater management system

Civil engineers are on site installing a system to manage rainwater. This work is part of the site’s development permit requirements.

9 January 2026

Drywall installation

The carpenters have begun fitting drywall to the interior walls. A cedar ceiling will be installed soon.

20–23 December 2025

Electrical work underway

Two electricians have been installing cabling for all key systems, from lighting and outlets to speakers and the security setup. I’ve been impressed by how quickly and meticulously they’ve been working.

17 December 2025

Site clearing

A local landscaping crew cleared the south side of the land, removing branches, tree stumps, and the grass that my husband and I cut back in October. It was a particularly cold morning, with frost still on the ground as the crew began work. Over the coming months, a civil engineering company will carry out additional ground and site work.

16 December 2025

Interior scaffolding installed

Scaffolding was installed inside the shop a few days ago, allowing the contractors to work safely at higher levels. The carpenters are continuing their work in preparation for the insulation work planned for later this month.

12 December 2025

Site protection added

The scaffolding is now wrapped in green sheeting, helping protect the site as work continues.

11 December 2025

Front entrance and exterior walls

Work began on installing the automatic doors at the shop entrance. With plenty of glass at the front, the design creates an open and welcoming feel. Protective sheeting was also added over the exterior structural walls.