Like many people, I have a hard time saving money. Whenever I receive extra money, I want to spend it on frivolous things. Temptations are everywhere. It’s so easy to spend money, making it harder to do the opposite. Lately,…
Before the 31st of December, we have a tradition of the end of the year cleaning, called *O-soji (Major cleaning).” We use this period to clean the entire house, so that we can start a new year refreshed. Yet the…
Halloween is no longer just a Western tradition—it’s now a massive celebration in Japan, with people dressing up in creative costumes, hosting spooky parties, and, of course, indulging in all kinds of Halloween treats! But while you’re busy picking out…
Spring is arriving slowly but surely. It is time to change our wardrobe. It’s also time to check if we still need all the clothes that we have in our closet. There are usually few pieces of clothes that we…
The Suwa lake is known for its fireworks in summer and also a place where the worldly famous animation “Your Name.” is based on. Surrounded by mountains, it is a perfect place for enjoying beautiful nature and great food. I…