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Our unexpected guest
She visited us twice today. Amazingly, she can also understand English like a Dutch person.


Badminton late at night 🏸
Sunshine is rare in the Netherlands and I am happy that the sunny weather has continued recently. Tonight my kids played badminton in our...


W4 Kangoeroe
My son is the number 1 in his class and topped the mathematical test called “W4 Kangoeroe”. W4 Kangoeroe is a nationwide mathematics test...


The final game of this year ⚽️
My youngest son joined the football club last year and started practicing. Now, he is a starting player in the club. Every time he plays...


Strange Squeaky Cheese of Finland 🇫🇮
I got a souvenir of an unusual cheese called "LEIPÄJUUSTO" from a former Japanese colleague working at University Hospital in Finland....


Happy New Year from Holland 🇳🇱
May year 2018 be filled with joy and peace!


Houji-cha and Kyo-gashi offered at Christmas Fair
At the Christmas Fair of the Parent Support Group of my two younger sons' international school, Asobi and I offered Houji-cha and...

The taste I miss 🍊
I miss Japan lately. I live in the Netherlands with my three sons for more than two years. My husband came to visit us after he visited...


The exhibit was a success!
There was a great turnout at the exhibition. I am beyond thrilled to see this video taken by the "master" and making special mention of...


Happy Mother's Day
My Mom used to read children's books aloud for me. In fact, she reads the same story twice or more, with her clear, articulate and...

One Sky One World
I am pleased to inform you that the launching of the first round of our art event series, named "One Sky One World" project, was a...
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