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Not so long ago, nearly every household had a katsuobushi shaver. These days, most people probably use pre-packaged, pre-shaved bonito flakes instead—but have you ever tried katsuobushi that's been freshly shaved? This time, we'll show you how to actually use an artisan-made katsuobushi shaver, and share what freshly shaved katsuobushi really tastes like.

Yamaichi, a maker of wooden products using high-quality hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sawara (Japanese arborvitae) wood, has released a round magewappa (bentwood box). The ZUTTO staff, who usually use oval-shaped magewappa, have been happily experimenting with lunch-making, a little thrown off by the differences in material and shape compared to what they're used to. This time, we'll share a hands-on usage report from a staff member who got their hands on this magewappa, along with some tools worth adding to your lunch-making routine.

When you actually try using Azumaya's juicer, you'll notice how pleasant it is to use and how it expands the range of dishes you can make. The mound where you press the halved fruit is high and nicely rounded, and its grooves are surprisingly sharp for a porcelain piece, letting you squeeze out every last drop of juice without any hassle. Why not try making orange juice, lemon dressing, and more?

夏に身につけていたTシャツや帽子、シューズは紫外線や汗で大きくダメージを受けています。徐々に涼しさを感じる今から、めいいっぱい活躍してくれた夏物をいたわり、新しい季節を迎える準備を取り入れやすいファッション小物から始めませんか。

ランチの帰りに、午後からの英気を養うためのホットコーヒー。頑張った1日の終わりにクリームのたっぷり乗ったホットココア。ゴミが出るのが気になるので、マイボトルでテイクアウトしたは良いものの、バッグに入れるのには漏れてしまわないか心配ですよね。漏れる心配も少なく、見た目もスマートな、STANLEY（スタンレー）のサーマルウエアが素敵です。

For anyone who's interested in a small wallet but has grown accustomed to a long wallet or one with lots of pockets, and just can't take the plunge: we spoke with four people who actually made the switch to a more compact wallet, asking how they use it day to day and whether there's anything about it they've had to put up with.

There's something delicate about glass motifs—the kind you want to handle with care so they don't break. This time, we asked HARIO Lampwork Factory (ハリオ・ランプワーク・ファクトリー), a maker beloved among ZUTTO customers, to create hair ties and bracelets exclusively for ZUTTO, and we're excited to introduce them here.

Japan is a country of four distinct seasons, where fashion changes to match the time of year. With August now in its second half, are you starting to grow tired of the same silhouette you've been wearing all summer? For these lingering days of late-summer heat, we'd like to introduce a comfortable half-pants coordinate. With summers growing longer every year, this is exactly the kind of fresh item worth adding to your wardrobe right now.

Wearing something familiar puts us at ease and lets us feel like ourselves—these are our personal "wardrobe staples." But even when we're surrounded by such trusted pieces, there are times we want to shift the mood just a little. If your everyday style tends toward the casual, why not add a touch of femininity? If feminine pieces dominate your closet, why not try something more boyish? This time, we're taking on a "sporty" twist on everyday fashion, simply by adding shoes and a bag to the outfits you already wear.

Hanamokko is the watch brand handmade in Kanazawa city of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Using mineral pigments, the watches have absolute beauty that Japan has inherited for over centuries.

This time, we visited Mitsuwa Glass Art, a workshop where Edo kiriko (traditional cut glass) is born, to observe the production process of Edo kiriko—and even try our hand at it ourselves. Glass products tend to carry an image of fragility, but the process of applying such precise, delicate cutting completely overturned our preconceived notions about glass.

Shoes are among the items that draw the most attention from those around us in everyday life. They're also one of the things that get dirty most easily, yet compared to clothing—which we can wash every day—the frequency of care they receive inevitably ends up being much lower. To keep your shoes in the best possible condition, it's not just about proper care; it's equally important to avoid putting unnecessary strain on them every time you put them on or take them off. This is exactly where a shoehorn becomes indispensable.

This time, we're introducing the summer skincare proposed by SAVONNIÈRE, a brand born in the Provence region of France. Along with an interview, we'll explore a skincare approach that discerns what truly matters and what the skin really needs, guiding it toward healthy, vibrant skin.

Bedding, towels, and baby items are things you wash every time they get sweaty. What you want to choose is a material that "absorbs sweat well and dries quickly after washing." Kyowazarashi mensha (Kyoto-bleached cotton gauze) gauze has excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties, along with a softness that feels as light as air.

As a grounding touch for summer fashion—where colorful accessories and other spice-like accent pieces tend to take center stage—we commissioned REN to create a special line of mini leather bags. Made with a new goat leather, three items have arrived that achieve both presence and a sense of lightness: a drawstring pouch bag, a gamaguchi (clasp-frame) bag, and a mini wallet.