BK Journal by Wakako

In the Midst of Falling Cherry Blossom // Love Letter, January 2021

In the Midst of Falling Cherry Blossom // Love Letter, January 2021

Good day and hello 2021! I hope the transition of the year has been peaceful for you and your loved ones. Our family's transition looked and felt so starkly different... Read More
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Moving Forward with Light and Intention

Moving Forward with Light and Intention

As some of you might know from my Instagram updates, our family is moving out of the Pasadena area, where we have lived for the last 11 years. When we... Read More
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Sending warm thoughts from our studio

Sending warm thoughts from our studio

Today, I am sharing my thoughts from our studio in Altadena. Since March, our team members have been taking rotating shifts at the studio to continue to ship and fulfill online orders while staying safe. I've been... Read More
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One Year of Freedom with the BK JIYU

One Year of Freedom with the BK JIYU

I am thrilled to share that we are celebrating the 1st birthday of the BK Jiyu planner. I have used Jiyu as my monthly and weekly planner/journal platform for the... Read More
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This December as "Ichigo Ichie" // Love Letter, December 2020

This December as "Ichigo Ichie" // Love Letter, December 2020

More than any other year, the conditions and challenges we faced this year have urged us to rethink the life we knew before. We have adjusted our habits and routines, including the way we... Read More
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In this imperfect zen monastery like moment, we introspect...

In this imperfect zen monastery like moment, we introspect...

Usually, the months of October, November, and December are an intense time for our family. We are constantly running around the city from one soccer game to another, figuring out... Read More
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Sharing the tactile analogue experience

Sharing the tactile analogue experience

We just received a parcel with a lot of new BK original tapes and sticker sheets. I can't wait to share them with you. And I can't tell you how... Read More
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Let our story inspire our path forward...

Let our story inspire our path forward...

Would you believe me if I told you that about a year ago, on a crisp October morning, I fell apart on a kitchen floor crying with tears that welled from... Read More
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Camping Adventure in 2020 with Hipcamp!

Camping Adventure in 2020 with Hipcamp!

This year is nothing short of new experiences, for sure. Usually, we invest our spring and summer breaks to visit our families in Japan and Germany. These trips are important... Read More
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