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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. ...


Netherlands: Bicycle Capital
The Netherlands is said to be a "bicycle capital," and the bicycle rate per population here is the world's number one. There are also...


The Meg
Because my kids and their friend wanted to see "The Meg," we watched the movie tonight at VUE Cinema. I watched without knowing anything...


My son's birthday and Okuribi
Today is the birthday of my youngest son, which coincides with Okuribi. When we lived in Kyoto, we would celebrate his birthday after...


Today's lunch
My son picks some grapes🍇and strawberries🍓


a bountiful garden
Grapes have grown a lot. There are also tassels that are starting to color.


Family Movie Time
I bought a movie pass to enjoy learning languages during the summer vacation. Every month, we pay 19 euros. It is necessary to continue...


Sushi Festival City Beach in Amsterdam
Today I went to the Sushi Festival in Amsterdam with my whole family. My two older sons joined the Sushi Workshop. It was so popular that...
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