Home Gardening

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.
Wasabi Oil Project

🌿 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.
Japanese Seasonal Life

This Year’s Onion Harvest: Big, Bold, and Full of Heart

A heartwarming tale from a home garden in Japan, where oversized onions bring joy, neighborly connections, and culinary inspiration—proof that vegetables can carry a touch of human warmth.
Japanese Seasonal Life

Welcome to the World of Tea with Fairies Japanese Tea & Keizan-cha Vol.1

Meet Ochako and Momoko, two fairies who gently guide you through the world of Japanese tea and seasonal gardening. In Volume 1, discover the story of Keizan-cha—a Chinese tea with deep ties to Japanese tea culture—brought to life with graceful animation.