Writings

Eclectic Japan

Thank you, Akira Toriyama, and your art collection.

Second son is a middle-aged man over 50, but he still occasionally indulges in manga and anime. Most of the time, it's d...
Baba's Daily Life

From Skating Bliss to Bone Breaks: A New Year’s Tale of Second Son

Actually, when I was posting New Year's greetings, Second Son had already broken his bones. At the beginning of the year...
Eclectic Japan

Discovering the Rich Heritage of “Yakimanju” in Gunma: A Culinary Journey Through Time

In the northern part of Saitama, where the Second Son's family home is located, you can savor a local delicacy from Gunm...
Second son & His child

DIY Renovation of a Japanese-Style Building Built in 1951

Grandpa and Grandma's house consists of a main building over 100 years old and a detached structure dating back about 70...
Baba's Daily Life

On the day Special November comes to an end

This November, which I believe marked about the third significant milestone in my life, brought the celebration of surpa...
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,...
Baba's Daily Life

Carrot Germination and Grandma

Cultivating carrots, it seems, can be challenging to germinate. Second Son, who cultivates carrots in Grandpa and Grandm...
Rural Photo Gallery

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...
Eclectic Japan

summer festival held in a certain city in Japan

In Japan, the festivities held in summer are commonly known as "Natsu Matsuri" or summer festivals. Specifically, this t...