Beets aren't popular in Japan at all, so you rarely see them in general grocery stores. Fortunately, I can get them, especially organic ones via my co-op. It's currently beet season here in Japan, so

Last week, my husband and I went to the Osaka Expo again, which was our fourth time. This time, we started with Nepal Pavilion, which was the last one to open. I'm glad it finally did. Photography

Last Sunday, my husband and I invited my parents, our daughter, and her family to a kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurant called Kitcho, which is one of the most famous restaurants in Japan.

Last week, while chatting with a friend from Texas, he shared some very impressive video clips with me. They were made by AI. When I watched them, I was amazed because it felt like I was just

Today I went to a wool yarn shop where I've been taking knitting lessons with several friends. Knitting is one of my hobbies and for a long time I've been on and off. The shop owner is one of my rose

Last Monday, I woke up at 5 am and headed to a meeting spot to see two of my friends. The three of us visited Miyama again to see a pottery exhibition. It was my first time attending the show, but

Every year, I make orange syrup to use a specific type of citrus fruit called yuzu in Japanese. Since yuzi only grows in certain regions of China, Korea and Japan, it can be hard for you to find if

Two of my blackberry bushes produced some fruit this year as well. They've grown larger, so their fruit also became bigger than last year. I'm quite happy with them! Since I took some pictures, I'd

It's been extremely hot every day here. How have you been so far, everyone? I've been losing appetite because of the heat. When that happens to you , what kind of food do you usually eat? Today, I'd

Are there mosquitos in your countries? How do you deal with them? Maybe, you say that you use spray or mosquito coils. These are also commonly used in Japan as well. Today, I'd love to share a very

Last month during the rainy season, my husband, my parents and I visited Mimuroto temple in Uji, Kyoto to see the hydrangeas. Since my dad wanted to take photos of hydrangeas in the morning rain, my

I finally finished painting a bowl for serving sweets and I'm glad that I can share the finished piece here. It took almost a year to complete, but I'm quite happy with the result. This painting

Do you like it when unexpected things happen to you? If it brings you happyness, I'm sure you do! Today, I'd love to share such an experience with you. My one-year-old gooseberry bush bore fruit this

Last week I visited Nara Prefecture again with my husband. Every once or twice a month I enjoy going out for meals with him or my friends. After enjoying it, we went to an exhibition about Japanese

Today, I'd love to share a YouTube channel which you can enjoy amazing clay art. A couple weeks ago, my friend from Texas shared a video clip showing how to make Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service (a

Every summer my Rose of Sharon blooms. When the flower starts blooming, it always makes me feel that summer has arrived. Its blossoms look alike hibiscus flowers. Although many of my rose flowers

I visit my parents house in Shiga Prefecture once a week, and today I went there with my husband by car because I wanted to bring some heavy items like flower pots and soil for roses . I cleaned

Do you like reading book? If so, which do you prefer reading on a kindle or reading physical books? I prefer reading on a kindle, especially in English, because it's easy for me to look up unfamiliar

Do you like apples? How do you usually eat them? There are so many ways to enjoy apples, and today, I'd love to share how I bake them. Although you don't necessarily need special apple-pots for

A couple weeks ago, I went to Kyoto to see an art exhibition. I'd been looking forward to seeing the art show since I saw a flyer featuring the artist's work. Even though it was just a printed image