Spring mornings are particularly spectacular in the Japanese countryside at this time of year, reminding me all over again why this is my favourite time of year.
The sight of the mountains enveloped in the increasing humidity, resembling giant steaming rice balls fresh out of a traditional cooker. As the rice fields flood, they glisten and shimmer under the sun. They are also freshly planted, an activity I finally got to partake in this year.
In this month’s video, I share my first time helping with the neighbour’s rice planting and some delightful springtime cooking featuring traditional bamboo shoots. I will also provide updates on our ongoing search for an akiya house in Japan.
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