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Tag Archives: summer
A hot summer day in Miyazaki
In July, the sun rises before 5:30 in Miyazaki and my day starts early.
By 7 o’clock, Momo (my 5-year-old Papillon) and Yuki (my 2-year-old Japanese Spitz) have had their morning stroll by a nearby pond and begin looking for … Read the rest
Sun Protection the Japanese Way
When it comes to Japanese women, sun protection is a national obsession.
Sunscreens are popular in Japan, though they are considered as the “last line of defense” in the fight against sun’s damaging rays. A comprehensive approach includes
- Wearing protective
Iced Shiso Juice on a Hot Summer Day
Quench your thirst with a zesty cup of iced shiso juice. The vibrant color and the invigorating taste is bound to liven-up any occasion.
This recipe is for making 3.5 cups of concentrate, yielding 48 cups of iced shiso juice.… Read the rest
Posted in Green & Herbal Tea, Recipes, Diet & Cuisine
Tagged Japanese cuisine, seasonality in Japan, summer
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Summer Rain
The rainy season (Tsuyu, 梅雨) has arrived in Miyazaki, as it does every year.
The weather is a balmy 20-24 degrees C (68-75 ºF), and we will have warm rains here almost every day for the next few … Read the rest
When Spirits Return
In Japan, mid-August is time for Bon Odori dances festivals during 3-day celebration of Obon “Festival of the Dead”. The tradition traces its origin all the way back to the 8th century Heian period.
Durin Obon, streets, parks and gardens … Read the rest