やさしい畑と手作りの暮らし 落ち葉堆肥/冬の畑しごと
自然栽培で葉物野菜が栄養不足でうまく育たなかった畑で、土づくりのために落ち葉堆肥を作りました。実際の作り方を動画と写真で紹介します。
やさしい畑と手作りの暮らし 
Notes from My Life in Japan
A Hidden Swan Lake in Japan :An Unforgettable Winter Morning at Hyoko Lake 🦢
In the cold winter of Niigata, Japan, thousands of swans descend on Hyoko Lake at dawn, creating a breathtaking and dreamlike scene. It’s a peaceful, awe-inspiring world you have to see to believe.
Notes from My Life in Japan
A Very Japanese December：What December Is Really Like in Japan
Discover how Japanese people spend December—from Christmas celebrations to traditional New Year’s Eve. Learn about seasonal foods, customs, and year-end rituals in Japan.
Notes from My Life in Japan
The Secret Words Hidden in a Japanese Hanging Scroll
Uncover the hidden beauty and poetic messages in Japanese hanging scrolls (kakejiku). Learn how calligraphy transforms a tea room into a world of seasonal elegance and quiet hospitality.
Notes from My Life in Japan
What’s Inside Your Lunch Box? — A Peek into Japan’s Bento Culture
Discover Japan’s bento culture — from cute character lunches for kids to homemade meals filled with care. Learn how making bento became a part of family life and how it compares to lunch boxes around the world.
Notes from My Life in Japan
Why Lost Wallets Return to Their Owners in Japan
In Japan, lost wallets often find their way back to their owners. Discover why — through the Japanese sense of honesty, empathy, and unseen cultural values that shape everyday life.
Notes from My Life in Japan
🍎 Apple Crumble Memories from England
Every autumn, tart ruby-red apples bring back memories of England — and the apple crumble recipe inspired by my homestay days that still warms my heart.
畑のある暮らし ミョウガ：香りを楽しむレシピ
秋に香る茗荷をたっぷり使ったレシピを紹介。炊き込みご飯、酢の物、鶏肉の味噌炒めなど香り高く、心まで整う楽しみ方。
Notes from My Life in Japan
Autumn Blossoms in My Vegetable Garden
A quiet autumn day in my vegetable garden, where cosmos flowers bloom beside the vegetables.
Butterflies and bees dance in the cool breeze — a small paradise that heals the heart.
Notes from My Life in Japan
How Tea Ceremony Found Me
A personal story of how I, a Japanese home cook, fell in love with the tea ceremony — from a chance encounter with a French friend to finding new meaning in my own culture.