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Happy Easter! / Vrolijk Pasen! / ハッピーイースター! 🥚🥚🐇
Today is Easter. Our friends living nearby invited us to their home. Immediately, an egg hunt took place in the backyard after lunch....


Some sweets from my son
My eldest son came home from a school trip to Spain.🇪🇸 He brought back a pack of marzipan. Eating just one piece is enough for me. It...


Waterschappen /水管理委員会選挙
On March 20th of this year, the local election was held for all the 12 states of the Netherlands as well as the Waterschappen election. ...


The aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami after 8 years
Tomorrow marks the eighth year of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Eight years have already passed since the biggest tsunami hit Tōhoku....


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...


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...


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...


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...
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