May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields
Here are some my highlights from early summer living the the Japanese countryside of Usa city.
May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields Read More »
Here are some my highlights from early summer living the the Japanese countryside of Usa city.
May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields Read More »
My first taste for Japan’s retro town
Visiting Showa no Machi, Oita’s Retro Town Park Read More »
I was invited by my Japanese neighbours to participate in their annual potato hoeing event this autumn.
A day of potato hoeing in Japan Read More »
We’re so fortunate to be in Kyushu, home to some of Japan’s most renowned pottery styles and techniques. One standout is Ontayaki Pottery Village, also known as Onta-yaki, a charming little town steeped in a rich pottery history. On an incredible, cloudy weekend, we embarked on a delightful two-hour drive
Ontayaki Pottery Village: Our Favourite Picturesque Village in Oita Prefecture Read More »
Seafood is a surprisingly affordable product in grocery stores, and there’s a great variety available to us here. Not all attempts at cooking have been what I’d call a success, but it’s a fun experience nonetheless. We’ve learned to cook seafood with a hot pot or nabe, as it is
What a Typical Japanese Meal at Home Looks Like in the Countryside Read More »
On a Saturday morning, we head to a cafe called Fukamido (深見堂) after being invited to their opening the previous night at an English conversation meet-up. Our ears perk up when they mention coffee, and we don’t want to miss the opportunity to try out good cafes. It’s pouring out, a
Fukamido: A Cafe & Restaurant in a 120-Year-Old Japanese House Read More »
These are the best grapes I have ever tasted in my life.
Grape Picking in Japan: Sampling the Best Grapes in Oita Prefecture Read More »
… and a couple of very sweaty Canadians experiencing Japan’s summer heat.
Taking an Epic Summer Hike up Kunisaki’s Futago-ji Buddhist Temple Read More »
The first few days in the Japanese countryside
Starting Life Anew into Our First Apartment in Rural Japan Read More »