There's a way.

This was a place for preparing each meal in Edo era.

I am at Kumamoto castle now!

I found an enormous decoration called "Yamagasa" 山笠 in front of the ball park the other day. We'll have one of exciting festival here in Fukuoka, which is called Hakata Dontaku. I've never seen it yet, actually, because I'm not willing to be in the crowd. Many people will come to see this well-known festival.
"I must admit that Hakata Dontaku is an exciting one, but I can't stand seeing men in loincloth," my husband says with a frown. Well, if you don't fancy the costume for sumo wrestler, seeing the men could be torture...

Spring has finally come. Now we can see truly lovely cherry blossoms here and there. During this time of year, people go on a picnic to see wonderful views under the sun, and sometimes under the moon. They get together around cherry trees and eat, drink, sing and chat. I've heard that this custom called Hanami used to be a rite of appreciation to gods, but today's one seem to me that one of reasons, or excuses, for people to drink in public.

Here in Japan, we have a unique custom on Valentine's Day; girls have a chance to show their love to boys. First and foremost, they need to buy chocolates. Sweets can talk. Boys love sweets.
I used to give chocolates to cute boys when I was a child, of course, but now just buy some for my husband, my son, and my daughter. This year, I bought a dog-shaped chocorate for my son. I expected to see his delighted face; however, he ate it in a second without enjoying it! I should've known that: boys will be boys.