Countryside Chronicles

This category offers a glimpse into the lives of Piggy’s Grandma, me (her son), and my son. Join us as we explore our experiences on a farm nestled on the outskirts of a small Japanese city, showcasing our farming endeavors and leisurely moments.

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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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...

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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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Finding Space for Herbs

"Don't my in-laws grow shiso?" my wife has asked me several times.My parents' house, where we can harvest Japanese butte...

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The Rice-Growing Year of a Japanese Farming Couple

As May begins, my family home is also starting preparations for rice planting.It will be June before the seedlings that ...

May 12, 2025 May 16, 2025

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Surrounded by Rapeseed Flowers and Corn

It was a Sunday morning while staying at my parents' house. Despite being a bit sleep-deprived, I woke up as usual and w...

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Corn, Dango, and Memories

Thinking back to a certain Sunday in March, I decided to jot it down as a diary entry.Another week, another round of pla...

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The corn seeding and transplanting has started in their fields here in Japan.

Here's what's been happening at Mom's (Piggy Grandma's) farm lately.From late February into March, they've started sowin...

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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【May 2024 Summary Gallery】

Grandpa, Grandma, and I, along with my younger brother, participated in our annual rice planting preparations.The day be...

June 1, 2024 October 11, 2024

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Second Son’s Mountain Stream Fishing Adventure: A May Reboot

On the final Sunday of May, Second Son found himself with unexpected free time after helping with the corn harvest. With...

May 27, 2024 April 11, 2025

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