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Gourmet

Henri Charpentier’s Napoleon Pie

Napoleon Pie from Maxim's de Paris. It's a special memory for us since we held our wedding reception there. For our anniversary, we used to head to Ginza to enjoy it, but it's been quite a while since Maxim's closed after the Ginza Sony Building was torn down […]
Daily Reflections

Donating to the CanSat Project

Following a chat with Mr. Y, I decided to look into the University of Tokyo Foundation. I remembered how my friend Kosa supported the university with a generous donation and thought it was really impressive. Browsing through the various projects was surprisingly fun, and I ended up finding the CanSat project.
Gourmet

Is Soy Meat Actually High-Maintenance?

I looked closer and it says to soak for 5 minutes and then squeeze it out. I honestly thought "soaking" just meant I could throw it in the pot and boil it. So, I skipped all that prep and simmered it with veggies and hot pot base.
Trivia

The Family Wallet

It's getting harder to pay with cash... I've noticed more and more situations where cash just isn't an option. Digitalizing my kids' spending started when I set them up with the PayPay app for Myna Points. Recently, they were heading to Disneyland with friends and needed to buy tickets online.
Daily Reflections

Nissan NOTE e-POWER

I was reminded once again what a great car this is. Lately, I've been using Times Carshare and hadn't driven a NOTE e-POWER in a while, but for our trip to Nikko, I specifically requested one for my rental.
Other domestic walks

Tobu World Square and Toshogu Shrine

Tobu World Square was actually a lot of fun. Since my wife had been wanting to go for a while, we took a two-day family trip—our first in a long time—along with a stay at Kinugawa Onsen. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect, and that retro vibe right at the entrance...
Overseas stories

F-san is back in Japan from France!

A long-awaited reunion! Since F-san, who I worked with back in my Nissan days, was visiting Japan, we decided to get the old gang together. Even though some people couldn't make it, others unexpectedly joined, making it a really fun night. F-san's visit is actually a honeymoon.
Other domestic walks

A Rainy Day Onsen Trip—Turns Out It Was “Bath Day”

It’s been raining since this morning. I’ve been busy organizing things in Notion, reading, playing piano and sax (Aerophone), and researching a few things on my mind. One thing that’s been bugging me is how wired headphone cables get in the way when I’m playing the digital piano...