Journal

The Human Glow: Science and Philosophy of Our Quiet Luminosity

In 2009, Japanese researchers discovered that the human body emits visible light—faint photons produced by metabolic reactions within our cells, peaking in the late afternoon and fading at night. T...

Illuminating Minds: The Connection Between Light and Wellness

Light shapes our mental and physical wellbeing by regulating circadian rhythms, the internal clock that governs sleep, mood, and energy. Modern artificial lighting disrupts melatonin production and...

Made by Fire: The Magic of Glass

Glass is born of fire—sand transformed by intense heat into something both fragile and eternal. For over 4,000 years, this remarkable material has been the great equalizer, serving peasants and pal...

The Ritual of Evening Light for Restful Sleep

In a world that never sleeps, we struggle to rest. Throughout history, the evening fire has been humanity's equalizer—a shared ritual that transcends culture and class, reminding us of our common h...

A Journey with the Eternal Flame: A vessel of light and warmth

From the first flicker of fire in prehistoric caves to the soft glow of lamps in our modern homes, the oil lamp has accompanied humanity like an eternal companion—a vessel of light and warmth. Acro...

The Story Behind AKI: A Modern Oil Lamp with Ancient Roots

I designed AKI long years ago, but only in 2020 did I truly understand how powerful its light could be. The pandemic revealed that loneliness and fear of the unknown are not modern problems—they ar...

Dancing with Flames: The Timeless Human Connection to Fire

For 1.5 million years, fire has been humanity's companion—providing warmth, light, and a gathering place for stories and shared wisdom. The oil lamp, simple yet profound, is more than a source of l...