The Shelf is where I keep notes on the things I use at home in Japan, one item per page.
Tools That Last Kai Select 100 T-Peeler: A Japanese-Brand Peeler I’ve Used for Over 10 Years
I’ve used the Kai Select 100 T-Peeler for over 10 years. Why it still peels well, why peels don’t get stuck, and where to find it in the US.
Tools That Last Iwaki Glass Food Containers: What 8 Years of Daily Use Looks Like
After eight years of daily use, here’s what iwaki’s Pack and Range glass containers are like — sizes, oven and microwave rules, lid colors, and where to buy them in the US.
Around the House Where to Put Wet Towels When There’s Nowhere to Put Them
Used towels need somewhere to wait before laundry day. A four-bar freestanding towel stand in a Japanese washroom — real measurements, and two things the listing doesn’t mention.