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...
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Countryside Chronicles 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...
Countryside Chronicles 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...
Countryside Chronicles 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...
Countryside Chronicles 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, ...
Countryside Chronicles Carrot Germination and Grandma
Cultivating carrots, it seems, can be challenging to germinate.Second Son, who cultivates carrots in Grandpa and Grandma...
Countryside Chronicles 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...
Countryside Chronicles Grandma and Mother’s Day
Second son has no special memories on Mother's Day. He spent decades without giving it much thought.His shift towards ac...
Countryside Chronicles Second Son and 2-1 Enjoying Summer Weekends in the Countryside
On weekends, Second Son and 2-1 stay over at Grandpa and Grandma's house from Saturday night.Even on Sunday mornings, th...