The Southern Thread
The Southern Thread is where stories from both hemispheres come together — weaving wool, weather, place, and purpose. From a life in Japan with roots in New Zealand, this journal explores slow living, seasonal rhythms, thoughtful design, and the warmth of natural fibres. It's not just about wool — it's about the threads that connect us.
Wool, seasons, and stories from both sides of the world.
The Southern Thread
Why Visit New Zealand in Winter? A Quiet Season...
While most travellers from Japan head south in summer, there’s something deeply special about discovering New Zealand during winter. With direct flights from Tokyo to Auckland, the journey has never...
Why Visit New Zealand in Winter? A Quiet Season...
While most travellers from Japan head south in summer, there’s something deeply special about discovering New Zealand during winter. With direct flights from Tokyo to Auckland, the journey has never...
In Good Company: Thoughts on Belonging, Foreign...
Lately, there’s been a noticeable stir in the air. Among Japan’s foreign community, conversations are bubbling up about a shift in tone—particularly in political commentary. There’s been talk of foreigners...
In Good Company: Thoughts on Belonging, Foreign...
Lately, there’s been a noticeable stir in the air. Among Japan’s foreign community, conversations are bubbling up about a shift in tone—particularly in political commentary. There’s been talk of foreigners...
Planning a Wool-Focused Trip to New Zealand
The early stages of a slow and purposeful journey In September I’ll be heading to New Zealand — a place close to my heart, and the home of the beautiful...
Planning a Wool-Focused Trip to New Zealand
The early stages of a slow and purposeful journey In September I’ll be heading to New Zealand — a place close to my heart, and the home of the beautiful...
A Check-Up on More Than Just My Health
Today I did something that’s been on my to-do list for a while: I went for a physical check-up. The kind you’re meant to do every year. For me, it...
A Check-Up on More Than Just My Health
Today I did something that’s been on my to-do list for a while: I went for a physical check-up. The kind you’re meant to do every year. For me, it...
Southward Memories: The Origins of a Love Affai...
Before I ever sold a single woolly thing, I was in love with winter. As the school holidays roll around I am remembering all the trips back home to NZ...
Southward Memories: The Origins of a Love Affai...
Before I ever sold a single woolly thing, I was in love with winter. As the school holidays roll around I am remembering all the trips back home to NZ...
Threaded Between Two Worlds
I recently read a piece on long-term homesickness. It was about more than missing a place — it spoke to missing a version of yourself, of your life, that lives...
Threaded Between Two Worlds
I recently read a piece on long-term homesickness. It was about more than missing a place — it spoke to missing a version of yourself, of your life, that lives...