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Negi Koji: A Fermented Green Onion Seasoning for Winter Wellness

Discover the health benefits and versatile uses of Negi Koji—a simple fermented condiment made with green onions and rice koji. Perfect for winter dishes like hot pot, oden, and miso soup.

2025.10.30

Japanese Seasonal LifeRecipes

Harvesting Astringent Persimmons and the Quiet Struggle of Coexistence with Bears

A personal reflection on harvesting persimmons at my family home, the challenges of wildlife coexistence, and the bittersweet tradition of making dried persimmons in bear-prone regions.

2025.10.28

Japanese Seasonal Life

Wasabi Rooting Journal — An Experiment in Moss, Water, and Quiet Growth

Discover how transplanted wasabi thrives in a natural mountain stream. This journal explores wasabi cultivation through moss, water, and seasonal observation—ideal for gardeners, herbal enthusiasts, and those interested in Japanese wasabi farming.

2025.10.26

Wasabi Oil Project

Wasabi Transplant Journal — Continuing the Experiment of Rooting Life by the Water

A seasonal journal of transplanting wasabi seedlings to a quiet mountain stream in Akita, inspired by a dream to make homemade wasabi oil. A gentle experiment in nature, family, and rural life.

2025.09.29

Wasabi Oil Project

A Sacred Morning at Yahiko Shrine: Joining the Onikkusai Ritual and a Gentle Day in Niigata

An early-morning visit to Yahiko Shrine for the Onikkusai ritual, followed by a peaceful day of breakfast, small discoveries, and coastal stops in Niigata.

2025.09.26

Gentle Days

Between Rain and Sun: A Gentle Journey to Yahiko Shrine in Niigata

A quiet journey from Akita to Niigata, where shifting weather, delicious meals, and the serene grounds of Yahiko Shrine created a memorable travel experience.

2025.09.25

Gentle Days

In the Presence of Tea: A Reflection on Simplicity and Self

A quiet journey through seasonal tea gatherings, reflections on Sen no Rikyu, and the timeless space where self returns through simplicity and presence.

2025.09.02

Gentle Days🌿 English

🌿 Searching for Wasabi — A Quiet Experiment Begins in My Family Garden

A quiet experiment begins in a Japanese family garden: searching for true wasabi, observing its scent and shape, and planning a transplant to a mountain stream.

2025.08.21

Wasabi Oil Project

🌿 Hello from Across the Border

A gentle story of planting avocado seeds and discovering surprise mushrooms in a Japanese kitchen—where even foreign sprouts whisper hello across borders.

2025.08.11

Gentle Days🌿 English

🌿 A Mother’s Gentle Care for Countless Warts

Discover a gentle, pain-free wart care routine using hatomugi lotion and horse oil. A true story of healing at home, blending natural remedies with quiet devotion.

2025.08.09

Gentle Days🌿 English