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Week 52: Women

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Sunday, April 26  I came back from my friend’s farewell ceremony. She was my oldest friend, 99 years old. I would rather celebrate her beautiful life than feel sad about her passing. I feel so lucky to have known her and to have witnessed the way she lived her life, even for a short time. Older...

Week 51: spring haze

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Sunday, April 19  When I saw the photos from Artemis II, I felt a little disappointed. They looked exactly like what I had imagined. It would have been exciting if it had been covered in pink water or something… like lots of grass and flowers, with rabbits hopping around.    Monday, April 20 I...

Week 50: One Year

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Sunday, March 22  Cherry blossom patrol.    Monday, March 23 I saw tree sparrows taking dust baths and noticed small holes all over the ground. Another sign of spring.   Sunday, March 29 A local farmer brought us this pink flowering tree. It’s too big to put in a vase, so I placed it in a pot...

Week 49: heaven’s here

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Wednesday, March 18  This one blooms out of nowhere, and it looks like it’s dancing. It reminds me of those flower rock toys from the ’80s.    Thursday, March 19  I was surprised to see this poster in Takasaki. I feel like the world has finally caught up with Gunma…!    Friday, March 20  A cherry...

Week 48: ume, matcha, friendship bracelet

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Saturday, March 7  My nephew came over and showed off the bracelet he made. I kinda wanna compete with this…    Sunday, March 8 I’m watching the World Baseball Classic. It’s already been three years since the last one… Time… didn’t fly. These three years have been quite heavy for me.   Tuesday,...