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Nov. 8, 2026

[Image1]It's called takoyaki. Many international visitors enjoy it while sightseeing in Osaka, but in the Ka

It's called takoyaki. Many international visitors enjoy it while sightseeing in Osaka, but in the Kansai region, it's traditionally a food that families make themselves. In addition to the octopus-filled ones available at shops, you can add your favorite ingredients like pickled ginger, sausage, and cheese. Once cooked, they are topped with takoyaki sauce, aonori (seaweed flakes), and bonito flakes, and you can also add mayonnaise to taste. Having a takoyaki party, or 'takopa' for short, with family and friends is fun, but Kansai people eat the hot takoyaki incredibly fast, so they use both sides of the hot plate to cook them at full speed.

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Nov. 8, 2026

[Image1]It is called Osechi Ryori. This is a dish that families and clans gather to celebrate the New Year a

It is called Osechi Ryori. This is a dish that families and clans gather to celebrate the New Year and eat together, with each item having a special significance for good fortune. Nowadays, many people buy it from department stores or supermarkets, but in the past, it was common to make it by hand. In rural areas, it is still customary to prepare it in advance at the end of the year so that women do not have to cook during the New Year. The photos show only my grandmother's handmade dishes, which are all a modest brown color, but they taste amazing. The locally famous red konnyaku, which turned bright red at the command of the famous Sengoku period warlord Oda Nobunaga, is also included. In addition, it is a tradition for the whole family to gather around a table filled with my grandmother's handmade rolled sushi and mackerel sushi for a celebration.

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Nov. 8, 2026

[Image1]It's called chawanmushi. There are many videos online of foreigners being surprised by how different

It's called chawanmushi. There are many videos online of foreigners being surprised by how different it is from their expectations when they try it for the first time. It's a "savory, hot egg pudding" that isn't sweet. This dish consists of a seasoned egg custard steamed with various ingredients like mushrooms, vegetables, fish paste, and fresh seafood or chicken. Often, a rare ingredient called yuri-ne (lily bulb) is also included. It’s actually a challenging dish to make, and the photo shows the chawanmushi that my skilled wife made for the first time after 35 years of marriage. She learned how difficult it was by watching my mother-in-law prepare it often. Since it looks plain, I decided to garnish it with chive flowers that I grow in a planter in the garden. In Japan, you can even find it on the menu at conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

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Jul. 12, 2026

[Image1]When it comes to summer in Japan, it's all about sweet and cold wagashi (Japanese sweets). Enjoying

When it comes to summer in Japan, it's all about sweet and cold wagashi (Japanese sweets). Enjoying sweetened beans set in jelly or agar while wearing a yukata is a delightful summer tradition for young girls. The photo features a summer limited menu from Kanou Shoujuan, which has branches nationwide but is rooted in its local area.

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Jun. 12, 2026

[Image1]Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is actually surrounded by many small lakes that resemble satel

[Image2]Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is actually surrounded by many small lakes that resemble satel

Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is actually surrounded by many small lakes that resemble satellites, and Pinghu is one of them. However, only fishermen are aware of its existence, so in spring, you can leisurely enjoy cherry blossom viewing while taking in the sight of the giant cherry trees that encircle the lake, all while being gently blown by the lake breeze.

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Jun. 12, 2026

[Image1]In Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, there is a beautiful area where 600 cherry blossom trees line both b

In Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, there is a beautiful area where 600 cherry blossom trees line both banks of a clear stream. It's a tranquil spot, perfect for leisurely cherry blossom viewing, and the view from the center of the pedestrian bridge is fantastic.

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Apr. 5, 2026

[Image1]In Japan there is a ceremony called omiyamairi in which people pray at a Shinto shrine for a baby’s

[Image2]In Japan there is a ceremony called omiyamairi in which people pray at a Shinto shrine for a baby’s

[Image3]In Japan there is a ceremony called omiyamairi in which people pray at a Shinto shrine for a baby’s

In Japan there is a ceremony called omiyamairi in which people pray at a Shinto shrine for a baby’s healthy growth. Since it takes place about one month after birth, it is not limited to spring, but my grandchild born last November had their omiyamairi in March after several postponements when the weather warmed. Held by my wife, the child’s paternal grandmother, the baby received a blessing from the Shinto priest. On the same day we also celebrated the older sister’s Shichi-Go-San, for which she was dressed up. It is rare for grandparents from both the father’s and mother’s sides to gather, so we had a catered meal at our son’s home. The children’s bento was especially lavish. In rural Japan, these old-fashioned customs still remain.

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Apr. 4, 2026

[Image1]I gave up on the famous cherry blossom spot a ten-minute drive away because its parking lot was full

I gave up on the famous cherry blossom spot a ten-minute drive away because its parking lot was full, so I took photos along an ordinary roadside on the way back home. In Japan, spring means cherry trees line the streets everywhere, not just at famous sites.

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Feb. 7, 2026

[Image1]The countryside has vast rice paddies, so when it snows they turn into a wide white plain. It’s thre

The countryside has vast rice paddies, so when it snows they turn into a wide white plain. It’s three minutes from my home, and straight ahead at the end of the road is Lake Biwa.

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Nov. 28, 2025

[Image1]After visiting the local Tarobogu Shrine, my wife walked briskly down the tunnel of autumn leaves an

After visiting the local Tarobogu Shrine, my wife walked briskly down the tunnel of autumn leaves and torii gates.

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