Sakura are apparently in full bloom in Tokyo today. In my neighborhood, Shinkoiwa (in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo) I would say it’s “almost full bloom.” I’ll keep walking and looking around! In the meantime, I took these photos during my morning walk … Continue reading →
Happy Vernal Equinox. The first day of spring is a national holiday here in Japan, and also our wedding anniversary. Hirokazu and I were married on the Vernal Equinox, 2024. I can’t believe two years have gone by. I’ve included … Continue reading →
Setsubun is the day before the start of spring on the old Japanese calendar. There are various traditions as this day comes around, as people look forward to the arrival of spring (soon I hope). One tradition is bean throwing … Continue reading →
Every morning, after Pao’s walk, I brush him and clean his body with a shampoo sheet. A couple of days ago while using the sheet I felt a lump on his underside. It felt quite hard. I thought maybe something … Continue reading →
