9/26/2026

The red spider lilies are in bloom.

9/23/2026

Autumn cirrus clouds stretching across the dawn sky

9/22/2026

A large rainbow spanning the rice fields at dusk in the fall

9/21/2026

Sunset, Dragonflies, and Autumn Rice Fields

9/18/2026

Chestnut Season: Grandmas' Handicrafts

9/16/2026

Rice Harvest Season: The Last Work of Art Drawn in the Rice Fields

9/10/2026

Harvesting perilla seeds. A crunchy side dish for rice that’s only available in the fall.

9/8/2026

What Is Kohaze? The fruit of the “Natsuhaze,” beloved in Akita. We’ll also explain how it differs from blueberries.

9/3/2026

Edamame and Tuna Rice: Inspired by Memories of School Lunches