Japanese countryside

Japanese Seasonal Life

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.
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.