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My Second Round of "Bohemian Rhapsody" With the Entire Family
Today at Christmas Eve, my whole family watched "Bohemian Rhapsody". My sons and I already watched this movie a month ago and we became...
My beloved will go back home!
Being a mother, it's difficult because there may be some troubles with our kids. It's been hard for me. There are instances that I feel...
The only shrine in the Netherlands is looking for a Miko-san（巫女さん）
Last November 25, my second son and I were invited by Paul, to the Niiname Sai (新嘗祭) which he organized. Together, we gave thanks for the...
"Tart": One of my favorite Japanese sweetsーa regional confectionery of Matsuyama City, Ehi
When I am in the Netherlands, sometimes I feel like eating Japanese specialties. My husband brought home here in Netherlands my favorite...
Bohemian Rhapsody: Never Getting Old
I watched Bohemian Rhapsody with my three sons last weekend. Our local cinema is VUE Hilversum and it is usually quite deserted. But on...
Continuing the Work of Yoshikuni Katsu
Books donated to us from the bereaved family of the late Mr. Yoshikuni Katsu (a great-great-grandson of Katsu Kaishū).The books that had...
Oliebollen - Netherlands' Classic Snack for Winter
People in the Netherlands welcome the New Year by celebrating it with a delicious snack called Oliebollen, a delicious snack covered in...
Typhoon 21 damaged my parents’ house
Typhoon Jebi (Typhoon 21) struck the Japanese cities of Kobe, Osaka and my home town Kyoto on Tuesday, 4 September. My parents’ house...
International Day of Peace
Today is “International Day of Peace. I am writing to inform you that my three sons and I will participate in an event called...
IDP Amsterdam 2018 Preparations
I went to the Japanese embassy to pick up a kimono rack to exhibit Mr. Hiroya Fujii’s kimono and some confectionery plates. They shall be...
A Smart and Creative Service to Society
Three times a year, my son has the task of doing something useful to society that he can do with himself as part of his school class. ...
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