At the fireworks event at Tokyo Racecourse

I can only see half of the fireworks from my home.

I took a photo of the Blue Impulse, but it would have looked even better if the sky had been clear.

The exchange meeting in July

Next month's exchange meeting is expected to have four participants, including myself. Since we're not meeting each other for the first time, and instead of a one-on-one style, I'm thinking of setting several topics and having a discussion.

A person with a Kansai accent at a bus stop

Today is the day I visit the chiropractor. I arrived a bit early at the nearest bus stop and was waiting for the bus. A woman approached me and said, "It's hot today, isn't it?" which is rare in Tokyo. When I put on my mask, she continued,

In my dream, I was frantically looking for something

In my dream, I frantically searched for something and ended up going outside wearing pajama pants instead of straight pants. After a while, I realized my mistake and returned to the original place, but I couldn't find the straight pants. Al

My Mother Moving to a Nursing Home: Will She Adjust to the New Environment?

My mother, who had been hospitalized since the beginning of the year, has finally been discharged and will be moving into a nursing home in the city. The care home's website features a video showcasing the interior of the home, where she wi

Congratulations on becoming number one in Japan!

His friend went out of their way to deliver a sports newspaper, which features an article celebrating the victory of their favorite team.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend

A message came from someone I hadn't heard from in seven years. When I replied, he said he wanted to communicate via LINE. Since he's bilingual, I decided to send messages in English—it'll be good practice for my writing skills. With LINE,

Today is 'Housewife's Day Off,' but I can't take a break

Having the courage to wear a skirt

Most of the time, I wear comfortable pants for home care. However, I sometimes want to wear a skirt. I bought a two-piece set last year. The blouse is designed to be worn with pants, but I hesitate to wear the skirt. The reason is that my w

Monthly exchange meeting

It's been several months since I decided to hold a monthly exchange meeting in Shinjuku. This month, I was able to hold the meeting again. There were four participants, including myself, and one of them was a first-time attendee. Following

Holiday Memories in Karuizawa