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Second son & His child

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...
Baba's Daily Life

Restoring the Strawberry Fields: A Spring Weekend in the Countryside

Grandma's farm sees an annual abundance of strawberries. However, the strawberries, which are not harvested for sale, ar...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【November 2023 Summary Gallery】

From summer to fall, this year has been filled with unusual weather experiences. The autumn, so brief that it felt like ...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【October 2023 Summary Gallery】

October, marking the end of summer and the onset of true autumn, was a month filled with both delightful and busy events...
Baba's Daily Life

Looking down from the park where winter cherry blossoms bloom onto the lake

Lake Kanana is an artificial reservoir created by the Shimokubo Dam, spanning across Fujioka City in Gunma Prefecture an...
Second son & His child

Repairing Soba-making Tools

At Grandma's house, there are tools for making handcrafted soba. These tools, estimated to be made nearly 100 years ago,...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【September 2023 Summary Gallery】

This September, despite the calendar indicating the end of summer, the weather remained surprisingly hot. Unusual weathe...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【August 2023 Summary Gallery】

This year, Japan experienced abnormal weather conditions, with a prolonged heatwave in the northern part of Saitama Pref...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【July 2023 Summary Gallery】

Summer is here! July brings an unmistakable summer vibe, with both people and nature embracing the heat. Summer Traditio...
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Living in the Japanese countryside on weekends【June 2023 Summary Gallery】

Before the onset of the rainy season, busy June unfolds in the northern part of Saitama Prefecture with various farming ...