Make 'Mochi' in the traditoinal way.Hit and turn by synchronized two guys.A new year is coming soon.今年も恒例の餅つき。来年こそは良い年でありますように。 Traditional gear, USU and KINE.

Take a walk in the neighborhood.There's no wind and the clouds stay up in the sky.A cold but calm day goes down quickly. 今年一番の寒波がやって来た。空気は冷たいけれど空は澄んで、雲も静か。穏やかに日が暮れる。

Go see a movie to my neighboring town.Directed by Yoji Yamada.It's like 'New Cinema Paradise' in Japan.May god bless the movies and theaters against COVID-19.久し振りに山田洋次監督の映画を見た。コロナで閉ざされた活動屋と劇場に向けての応援…

Take citron in the garden.We throw it in the hot bath and enjoy the scent.Or fill with 'Miso' then steam, exposed to the cold wind for two months. We call it 'Yubeshi', a traditional preserved food in winter.今年も柚子の季節になった。柚子…

When you wish upon a.....Peaceful year should be coming next.But now, make my day.今年もあと僅か。明るい年が来ますように。

Visit a couple of potters who hold a small exhibition at home. Time flows slowly here.ご夫婦の陶芸家が営む「明賀窯」の小さな展示会を訪れた。その作品は家に溶け込んで心地よい。 Invitation Card for Dec. 2021 Path to the mountain Firewood shel…

The last autumn leaves shine in the winter sun.Late autumn goes by.関東で一番遅い紅葉を見る。遅い秋がはらはらと行く。

Burn the rice husks for the last time of this year.It's the whole day work and good for soil when mix it.Cold winter's day is passing through.今年最後の燻炭を焼く。焼け具合を見守って一日を過ごす。 Burnt marks appear Almost done