This is a website introducing the daily life of a small-scale farmer and their family in Japan.

February 24, 2023

Welcome to Piggy’s Grandma’s World

Welcome to my website!

This website is all about daily life in a small, somewhat rural city in Japan. I’ll be covering a wide range of topics related to the nature around us, the people we interact with, and of course, Japanese culture, food, and various activities.

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Harvest at 4AM, Rice Planting, and a Father’s Day to Remember
Summer is just around the corner, and for our small family farm, the weekend kicked off with harvesting in the rain.My m...

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Countryside Chronicles

Harvest at 4AM, Rice Planting, and a Father’s Day to Remember
Summer is just around the corner, and for our small family farm, the weekend kicked off with harvesting in the rain.My m...
A Peaceful Sunday Morning in the Rice Fields
I knew my dad was up before 4 AM to harvest corn, but 5 AM was my absolute limit for waking up. This past Sunday, I woke...
Sweet Corn Harvest Begins on Our Small Farm in Japan
The sweet corn harvest season has begun again this year! My mom wanted to sell the corn we grew on our farm at the local...

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Eating Japan

Making “Fuki Miso” from Butterbur Shoots Picked in the Garden
Butterbur shoots (Fukinoto) are delicious spring mountain vegetables with a pleasant bitterness, and are used in dishes ...
How to Make Traditional Japanese Rolled Sushi
Since Mom's been dealing with dementia, I've had a lot of chances to experience old-fashioned home cooking. You know, th...
Sanma: Savoring Autumn with Grilled Pacific Saury and Freshly Harvested Rice
Sanma, or Pacific saury, has long been a popular fish in Japan, especially in autumn. The fresh fish is seasoned with sa...

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Eclectic Japan

Carp Streamers and Sea of Clouds in Rural Japan
It's fascinating how traditional events in Japan continue to be cherished and adapted in various regions!And May 5th is ...
Sharpening Japanese Knives at Home: A Farmer’s Guide to Honing Blades
It's quite common in Japan for people to sharpen their own kitchen knives at home, and this is especially true for farme...
A Handmade Bamboo Needle for Japanese Weaving
Photo courtesy of Saga Prefecture Tourism FederationJapan's got all sorts of amazing traditional crafts, you know? Thing...

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Origin of This Site’s Name

You’ll get to meet my elderly parents, who run a small farm in a little town in northern Saitama, which is in the Kanto region of Japan. I decided to name this site “Piggy’s Grandma of Japan” as a tribute to my mom.

For over 30 years, they were pig farmers. But as they’ve gotten older, they’ve switched to growing vegetables. I hope you enjoy your visit to this site!

Before You Start Reading

This website is written by a non-native English speaker, with the help of translation tools. We appreciate your understanding for any minor language errors. Thank you for visiting!