slow living 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.

2026.01.25

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.

2025.10.07

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.

2025.10.05

Notes from My Life in Japan 