Two Matasaburo

As I started the car engine, I heard a familiar voice on the radio. Ah. Moomin... I thought. It was so gentle, so...

2026-09-21

I've started making pickled vegetables in rice bran.

I've started making pickled vegetables in rice bran. Homemade pickled vegetables are so delicious! I've failed so many times in the past, ruining my rice bran bed...

2026-09-17

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Mom quit day care. Dad messaged me on LINE yesterday. Just as I suspected. Just as I expected...

2026-09-07

Rice cooked in an earthenware pot

I often saw posts on social media saying, "Rice cooked in an earthenware pot is delicious." Recently, earthenware pots specifically for cooking rice...

2026-08-31

"I'm off now♪" Congratulations on your first day at the day care center!

It was decided suddenly. At the beginning of August, when the care manager came to visit, she said, "There's an opening at the day care center we visited the other day..."

2026-08-19

Obon

My son is back in Japan from London for a short visit. The three of us went to visit the family grave. I think many people in Tokyo observe Obon in July. We...

2026-08-14

Eventually, autumn

Perhaps due to last night's heavy thunderstorm, the wind this morning was chilly. It somehow reminded me of an autumn breeze. Yes, it's also the beginning of autumn...

2026-08-10