A City of Rooms and Observations

A traveler’s notes left between doors

Hikuri is a series of journals written in hotels that don’t appear on any map. Each book contains moments that stay with you: shifting light, a hallway face, a phrase said once and forgotten.
Begin with any room. Your story is already near.

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The voice behind these stories

Nathan K. Bell

Nathan is an observer. His journals are filled with meetings, landscapes, interiors, and letters without destinations.
He writes about what’s easy to miss: slight changes in light, people who disappear as quickly as they appear.
Each entry is a way to capture thoughts before they fade.
Every story creates space for your own questions.

Our values

The things that guide us along the way

This project is grounded in presence, attention to detail, and the wish to hold onto what might otherwise disappear.

  • Slower perception

    Observation takes its own pace.

  • Entry through story

    Each page is a door worth opening.

  • Half-light

    Not everything becomes clear at once.

  • Journey

    Every book is a new
    room.

Choose your room

Records that stay with you. Every journal in the collection is different. Some are brief, like a glance. Some contain several entries gathered together. Select the one that speaks to you now. Each leaves a mark of its own.

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Ways to read this journey

There’s no single path. Start with one journal, explore a set, or move through the full series.
Choose what fits your current pace and interest.

  • Single edition

    One hotel, one story, one moment

  • Set of journals

    A deeper dive through several volumes

  • Full collection

    The complete picture across all entries
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Questions that arise between pages

Where should I start reading?

You can begin with any journal. Each one stands on its own. Choose by title or description.

Are the books connected?

They are written by the same author, but not in a fixed sequence. Each is its own moment.

How long does it take to read one?

That depends on your pace. Most are read over a few evenings.

Who are these journals for?

For readers who enjoy observation, noticing details, and being alone with words.

Is there any humor in the books?

Yes, quietly. It shows up in tone, dialogue, and in small details.

Are these stories based on real cities?

They contain familiar elements, but they are not tied to specific places.

What does a typical edition look like?

Each contains a series of entries that can be read in order or separately.