This blog is written by a Japanese couple, documenting our daily life in Japan.We are a middle-aged couple living in Tokyo. Here’s a little bit about us: Paa (Husband):A system engineer with a deep love for traditional Japanese sweets, wagashi. Ya (Wife):A travel enthusiast and sales professional who enjoys solving jigsaw puzzles. Because of our hobbies, you’ll find that many of our posts are about wagashi and travel. For those unfamiliar with the term, here’s a quick explanation:Wagashi (和菓子) refers to traditional Japanese confections. In recent years, the number of international visitors to Japan has been steadily increasing, and many are becoming more interested in Japanese culture and cuisine.Paa sees…

As someone who absolutely loves silk, I’d like to introduce a few shops that offer natural fiber innerwear that I personally adore. In the past, I experienced skin irritation from synthetic materials, and that’s when I discovered these wonderful shops specializing in silk and cotton fabrics: For those who are seeking a lifestyle of mindfulness and care, I also recommend this shop: If you’re interested, please give them a try! /

In Japan, we call the start of the new year “Shogatsu.” My family celebrated by enjoying mikan (mandarins) and mochi (traditional rice cakes), and we visited a shrine to offer our prayers. At the shrine, we prayed like this:“May 2025 be a wonderful year.”