
お土産:Souvenirs – Sweet Memories, Heavy Bags
Mayu-sensei shares her souvenir-shopping stories from a trip to Kanazawa, from choosing gifts for loved ones to struggling with too much luggage, and about the unexpected “souvenir” she brought home.

Mayu-sensei shares her souvenir-shopping stories from a trip to Kanazawa, from choosing gifts for loved ones to struggling with too much luggage, and about the unexpected “souvenir” she brought home.

What if one carefully chosen sentence could reach someone’s future? In this blog, Ritsuko-sensei links essay editing to The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, exploring the quiet power of words written with care.

Do you know how to support someone with dementia? Here are practical, easy-to-use tips from a dementia supporter training, and a reminder that the same gentle approach matters for everyone.

A short introduction to traditional folk craft toys from Japan’s Tohoku region, highlighting a few iconic examples and the handmade culture behind them.

At every stage of life, we’re told to engage in another “〇〇-katsu.” But does everything really have to be an exhausting activity?

Have you tried ナポリタン (Napolitan Spaghetti)? Read a short essay about ナポリタン alongside with Furigana and translation.

Why do zebra stripes matter? Science suggests they could change how we think about insects, animals, and even fashion.