Category: Just an Ordinary Life in Japan

Hello, it’s Mee-wa. My husband and I went to see cherry blossoms because they were in full bloom. The place where we visited was “Akebono-yama Farmers’ Park.” [Read More]

Hello, it’s Mee-wa. Spring has come! We can see many cherry trees in full bloom everywhere now! At this time of the year, Japanese school children are on spring vacation. A couple of days ago, many schools had the final day of the school year, so that we could see a lot of children on …

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Hello, it’s Mee-wa. It’s about time for cherry blossoms to bloom, which heralds the arrival of spring! I guess there is no Japanese who does not know cherry blossoms, because they are truly the “symbol of spring” in Japan. [Read More]

Hello, it’s Mee-wa. The temperature is gradually getting up and the cold air has calmed a little, and I feel comfortable in the spring sunlight. The highest temperature for today is 14 degrees Celsius (57.2 degrees Fahrenheit), which is pretty warm, so I feel like taking a walk. [Read More]

Hello, it’s Mee-wa. It snowed around Tokyo the other day again. I think we have had more snow than usual this winter. When it’s cold, there is something I long for. It’s called “kotatsu” in Japanese. [Read More]

Hello, it’s Mee-wa. One month has already passed since the beginning of 2022. I feel time goes by quickly, as I get older. Now February has started, and there is a traditional festival called “Setsubun” on February 3 in Japan. [Read More]