Welcome to the English section of my blog.
Here, I share quiet stories from my life in Akita, Japan — seasonal gardening, traditional sweets, and the rituals of everyday life.
These articles are written for English-speaking readers who enjoy slow living, nature, and cultural depth.
Thank you for visiting.
Japanese Seasonal Life 🌿 Zen Gardening in My Vegetable Patch
A quiet look at my vegetable garden after the rain, where simple weeding becomes a form of Zen practice. Tools, techniques, and the calm that comes from tending the earth.
Japanese Seasonal Life Homemade Garlic Miso – A Simple, Flavorful Japanese Preserve
A simple homemade recipe for garlic miso made with fresh garlic and red miso. This rich, savory Japanese preserve matures over months and adds deep flavor to everyday dishes.
Japanese Seasonal Life Brown Sugar Umeshu – A Deep, Homemade Japanese Plum Liqueur
A simple homemade recipe for brown sugar umeshu, a rich Japanese plum liqueur made with kokutō. Learn how to prepare, age, and enjoy this seasonal drink.
Wasabi Oil Project Wasabi Oil Project – Overwintering in the Mountain Stream
Last autumn, garden-grown wasabi was transplanted to a quiet mountain stream. After surviving winter, it bloomed with white cross-shaped flowers—proof that the plants are true sawa-wasabi returning to their natural environment.
Japanese home garden Japanese Heirloom Seeds I’m Growing in 2026: Rare Varieties You Won’t Find in Supermarkets
A look at the Japanese heirloom vegetables I’m growing in 2026—from rare cucumbers and long eggplants to traditional carrots and kabocha. These unique varieties are rarely found in supermarkets and perfect for gardeners who love unusual, seed-saving-friendly crops.
Gentle Days A Sudden New Year Headache That Wasn’t the Flu: How Hormonal Changes Transformed My Health
A sudden headache and nausea on New Year’s morning led to an unexpected diagnosis: a sharp drop in female hormones. This personal story explores symptoms, treatment, surprising improvements, and why both women and men should understand midlife hormonal changes.
Japanese home garden Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Busy People｜Top 5 Crops That Practically Grow Themselves
Discover five easy-to-grow vegetables perfect for busy people. These low-maintenance crops thrive with minimal care and offer reliable harvests, even with a full-time schedule.
Japanese Food Culture Miso-Making in a Japanese Cedar Barrel: Our Second Year with Akita Sugi
A look into our second year of making miso in a traditional Japanese cedar barrel crafted from Akita sugi. From preparing the soybeans to awakening the microbes living in the wood, this is a gentle record of seasonal food culture and handcraft.
Japanese Food Culture Homemade Miso with Akita Soybeans and Organic Koji
A step-by-step look at how we make homemade miso using Akita-grown soybeans and organic koji. A family tradition rooted in seasonal Japanese living, crafted with trusted ingredients and an old ceramic crock passed down through generations.
Japanese Seasonal Life Winter Check-In on My Garden: Garlic, Onions, and Leeks Surviving Under the Snow
A winter check-in on my garden in Akita, where garlic, onions, and leeks quietly survive beneath the snow. A look at how local climate, soil, and terroir shape the character of each vegetable.