Seasonal reflections from Japan, inspired by traditional calendars, quiet living, and the beauty of everyday life.
Traveling East to Meet the Waves — A Weekend in Shōman Season新着!!
This weekend, I'm taking the shinkansen east to Shizuoka. The reason for the trip is an international adaptive […]
Two Consecutive "Lucky Seed Days" in Japan — A Quiet Time to Begin Something Small新着!!
Starting next month, I decided to try a Japanese meal delivery service called Nosh. It delivers frozen prepare […]
The Red-Nosed Princess Who Quietly Won in the End— The Season of Safflowers in Japan —新着!!
On May 26, Japan's traditional seasonal calendar moves into a micro-seasoncalled Benibana Sakau — "Safflowers […]
How a Lucky Day Became an Unlucky One: The Curious Story of Sanrinbō新着!!
It is widely known as an unlucky day for construction.There is even an old saying that if someone builds a hou […]
I LOVE YOU = "The Moon Is Beautiful" — Is That Really True?
When writing about the Japanese calendar and seasonal traditions,I often find myself talking about the moon. T […]
Climbing Japan’s Sacred Mountain in a Bright Red Dress — A Small Journey During Shōman
I recently traveled to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. There were two reasons for the trip.One was to fina […]
Shōman: An Old Japanese Calendar That Still Understands the Seasons
Small Fullness — The Old Calendar Still Works On my way home, I stopped by the supermarket and found piles of […]