This week, I was very busy for hanging out with my friends, and I went to Kyoto three times in a row. I'll gradually write about what we did in my posts, but first, I'd like to share some pictures of

Last month, I attended a porcelain exhibit from France with a friend of mine. I started porcelain painting in an European style called the Nyon Kiln, so I was really looking forward to seeing pieces

Today, I went to Kyoto with two of my friends. While we were looking around in a ceramic shop, a young Asian woman approached us and showed her phone. It said where she could find a locker in

Have you ever tried Japanese noodles like soba, udon or ramen before? If so, have you seen shichime which is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients at the Japanese noodle

Last month, on a sunny day, my husband and I visited Nara Prefecture. Before lunch, we stopped by Suzakumon, which was the main gate built in the center of the south end of the imperial palaces in

This summer, I bought a lint remover, but I didn't get any chance to try it. A couple of days ago, I finally got a chance to give it a try! I used it on one of my favorite hand knitted vests because

Have you ever thought about your gut health? A healthy gut comes with many benefits Improve immunity Relief from constipation Better sleep quality Healthier skin Greater mental stability, and more.

I had been very busy and hadn't checked my garden for a while. During that time, it was covered with lots of fallen leaves. A couple of days ago, I finally got some free time and got back to

Yesterday, I wen to the art show I've entered with both my parents and my husband. First, we had lunch at a soba restaurant. The potion of our lunch was large, and my mom and I couldn't finish ours.

After I entered my competition piece, I received some exciting news that I won and my piece was sold. If you're curious about my winning piece, please check it out here. The day before yesterday, I

Have you ever chased your dram to try to come it true? This is a story about a girl. She doesn't remember when she first started drawing, but she always loved doing it. She especially enjoyed drawing

Fortunately, I had another chance to enjoy the autumn leaves this year. Last week, my husband and I enjoyed hiking to visit a hilltop temple. I was disappointed at the view last year because most

Gardens might look a little boring this season, but gardeners are busy for preparing for next year. I'm not an exception either. I bought three pots of knautia arvensis and planted them today. Even

Last month, I visited a vintage market. It was so much fun that I'd like to share some photos with you. Compared to the last time, there were even more people. If you're interested in the last

If you've experienced marriage, you understand it's not always easy and simple. Living together means most couples will face many challenges. Married life isn't always happy. They need lots of

Do you like herbs? I love them and I enjoy using my homegrown herbs in my cooking. Today I show you how I use them. The picture below shows my homemade fermented garlic. When you use it on beef or

This entry is a sequel to this post. After my teapot cracked, I went to my painting teacher's studio to buy another white porcelain piece. Fortunately, she had a similar round shaped vase, so I

Last week, my husband and I invited my parents, and the four of us visited Hyozu Shrine in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture. This shrine was built 1,300 years ago, and its red gate was donated by

This post is a sequel to part1. It had already been two months since I wrote about my long-term friend. I sometimes message her to stay in touch, and once she called me. Today, I went to Kyoto for my

When I was young, it was common for singers to perform other artists' hit songs. For example, Whitney Huston sang I Will Always Love You, which was originally written and performed by Dolly Parton.