Eclectic JapanSakura Diaries: From Yozakura to Senbonzakura
Yeah, here in Saitama where I live, the cherry blossoms start blooming from late March to April.Since Japan stretches a ...
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Eclectic Japan
Countryside ChroniclesSecond 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...
Eclectic JapanThank 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 du...
Countryside ChroniclesFrom 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 JapanDiscovering 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...
Countryside ChroniclesDIY 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 ChroniclesOn 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 ChroniclesLooking 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 ChroniclesRepairing 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 ChroniclesCarrot Germination and Grandma
Cultivating carrots, it seems, can be challenging to germinate.Second Son, who cultivates carrots in Grandpa and Grandma...