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Food

🍂 The Ultimate Autumn Treat: Lawson’s “Doramocchi Tsubuan & Whipped Cream” Is Devilishly Good

Discover the rich, chewy delight of Lawson’s Doramocchi — a Japanese dessert blending tsubuan (chunky red bean paste) with fluffy whipped cream. The perfect indulgence this autumn!
Food

A Scone Recipe from My Childhood & the Unexpected Magic of Kimchi Containers

Bake easy scones using a retro Japanese recipe book, explore calming herbs, and see how I reuse kimchi tubs for stylish food storage.
Cooking

A Refreshing Summer Side Dish: Quick Pickled Cucumbers from My Hydroponic Harvest 🌿

Learn how to make quick Japanese cucumber pickles (asazuke) in minutes. A refreshing summer side dish using fresh hydroponic cucumbers, packed with umami flavor.
Cooking

Harvesting Okra from My Garden: From Itazuri to Chilled Tofu

Learn how to make Hiyayakko, a refreshing Japanese chilled tofu dish topped with blanched okra, bonito flakes, and soy sauce—perfect for summer.
Day Trips in Japan

A Weekend in Nagatoro: Hot Springs, Gourmet Bites & Quality Time with Mom 💕

Unwind in Nagatoro with hot springs, gourmet meals, local sweets, and heartfelt time with mom. A perfect weekend escape in Saitama.
Day Trips in Japan

A Little Extra Surprise in Nagatoro: Sweet Touches That Made My Trip

Discover Nagatoro’s peaceful riverside views, summer dishes, and thoughtful touches on a mother-daughter getaway in Saitama.
Food

Zucchini Flower Tempura

Explore the joy of home gardening in Japan and try an easy zucchini flower tempura recipe made with fresh garden blossoms.
Food

[Mister Donut’s 55th Anniversary] Tried the New “Motchurin” Donuts – Here’s My Honest Review!

Mister Donut celebrates its 55th anniversary with “Motchurin” — a limited-time series of chewy, Japan-inspired donuts like kinako and azuki.
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A Mother’s Day Splurge: Splitting a ¥800 (About $5) Dubai Chocolate with Mom

母の日に800円の“ドバイチョコ”を母と半分こ。日本製なのに中東風?定番スナック・ルマンドと比較!和訳&英語学習クイズ付き。 / For Mother’s Day, I split a ¥800 Dubai-style chocolate with my mom—surprisingly made in Japan! Includes a comparison with Lumonde, full Japanese translation, and quiz for learners.
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A Kid-Only Neverland: My Sweet Memories of a Mom-and-Pop Dagashi Shop 🍭

A nostalgic Heisei-era dagashi shop where kids treasured their Namennayo cards.なめ猫カードにワクワクした平成の駄菓子屋。