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Inashiki in February

OBISYA Japanese Local Festival オビシャ

OBISYA - It's a local historical village festival in Japan which has been passed down for generations since roughly 400 ...
Inashiki in January

Persimmons Vinegar 柿酢

Persimmons are really useful. I learned how to make vinegar with them. It's very simple and easy to make. In December pe...
Inashiki in November

How to make Dried Persimmons 干し柿の作り方

One of the typical fruits in Japan are persimmons. A Long time ago you could see anywhere dried persimmons in Japan but ...
Inashiki in November

Sweet potatoes サツマイモ 芋掘り体験

In June women farmers' group called "God mother" plants sweet potatoes seedling. Some people including me helped them. r...
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Traditional Dance in Inashiki-city ANBABAYASHI

In Inashiki-city, Ibaraki, Japan, there is a famous shrine called Osugi Shrine. My articles about it is here ; Osugi Shr...
Inashiki in March

Viewing the Moon with a Telescope

A neighbor has a telescope and I asked him if it's possible to view the moon and planets at my future guesthouse and sha...
Inashiki in October

Persimmons 柿 かき

In October when I looked at a tree, there are a lot of persimmons in the garden.It's time to harvest! Persimmons are typ...
Inashiki in September

Chestnut Tree

It's autumn. Time flies indeed.Just before I felt so hot and humid but now feel chilly...!In Autumn, there are a lot of ...
Inashiki in June

Process of EDOSAKI Squash 2

Process of Edosaki Squash Part 1 Seedlings is this article; After seedling, I also helped to remove the first sprout. It...
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Rowing a Boat

One elder guy who has been working for locals asked us to take a boat since he bought it and in the future wants to make...