Akita

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.

2026.05.13

Wasabi Oil Project

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.

2026.01.25

Japanese Food Culture

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.

2026.01.20

Japanese Seasonal Life

Fuji Apples from Yokote, Akita — A Grandmother’s Gift to Her Grandchildren

Discover the story of Fuji apples from Yokote, Akita — a grandmother’s heartfelt gift to her grandchildren, grown with dedication despite weather challenges and bears, and enjoyed in family cooking.

2025.11.24

Japanese Seasonal Life

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