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In memory of Norihiko Hashida(はしだのりひこ)
I would like to commemorate the death anniversary of an important person for me, Norihiko Hashida. Today is his death anniversary and I...


Nederlands Film Festival 2021
Fortunately, on the 28th of last month, a short film "Dubbelganger" made by my eldest son, was premiered at the "Nederlands Film...


Houjicha Tea Workshop in Rotterdam
The organizer of the Houjicha Ceremony is Marie-Thérèse. I met her at last year's IDP Amsterdam, organized by Shinji Kasema and Andreas...


Celebrating the New Year for the 5th time in the Netherlands
A storm of fireworks always heralds the beginning of the year in the Netherlands. For the past five years, our family has been...


Having a blast on the Christmas of 2018
Thanks to you, I was able to spend a simple but meaningful Christmas with my whole family. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, too! I...


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...


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...


Amsterdam Pride 2018
Last weekend, I joined the AMSTERDAM PRIDE 2018 with my three sons. The event that was held at the Dam Square was the biggest. It had an...


3 6 ℃ ! ! !
Four years have passed since I moved to the Netherlands, but today was the hottest day ever. It's 36 degrees! I am from Kyoto and it is...


For the first time in a month and a half
We can not spend much time together. Every moment is valuable and irreplaceable.


Our unexpected guest
She visited us twice today. Amazingly, she can also understand English like a Dutch person.
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