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 is a cozy corner of the internet where I share stories from our small family farm in northern Saitama, Japan. Here, you’ll find glimpses of daily farming life, homemade Japanese dishes, seasonal traditions, and the simple pleasures of rural living.

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Japanese Summer: Rhinoceros Beetle Hunting with My Son
One of the most anticipated parts of summer in Japan for children is hunting for rhinoceros beetles (Kabutomushi) and st...

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Countryside Chronicles

This category features daily life and seasonal farm work on a small family-run vegetable farm in northern Saitama, Japan.

Japanese Summer: Rhinoceros Beetle Hunting with My Son
One of the most anticipated parts of summer in Japan for children is hunting for rhinoceros beetles (Kabutomushi) and st...
Back to the Farm: Two Weeks Later
I couldn't visit my parents' house last week, so I went there for the first time in two weeks. As usual, I busied myself...
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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Eating Japan

This category features home-cooked meals and dishes we’ve enjoyed, ranging from traditional Japanese recipes to simple, everyday favorites.

Taiyaki: Japan’s Popular Fish-Shaped Sweet Treat
Taiyaki is a popular Japanese street food that looks like a fish but is actually a sweet dessert. These fish-shaped cake...
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...

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Eclectic Japan

This category shares our experiences with traditional Japanese customs, seasonal events, and everyday cultural moments from our lives in Japan.

How Many Types of Japanese Rural Life Are There?
Thanks for visiting the site!This website mainly introduces my parents and the daily life on our family farm. But the tr...
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...

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Origin of This Site’s Name

You’ll meet my elderly parents, who run a small farm in a quiet town in northern Saitama, part of Japan’s Kanto region.
This site is a tribute to my mom.

They spent over 30 years raising pigs, but as they’ve grown older, they’ve shifted their focus to growing vegetables.

This is a little story from a tiny farm in Japan. I hope you enjoy exploring our world.

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!