(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Little Lord Fauntleroy was written by Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett in 1886. She was born in England in 1849. I tried to read this book before, but I couldn’t finish it. This time, I tried again and was able to finish it … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) There are people I admire. They are children. There are very few adults I envy. Children always seem happy and full of energy. They enjoy life so naturally. I think it’s because the world they see still shines with wonder. I sometimes … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Many people, especially women, are interested in cosmetics. They use them to make their faces look more beautiful. They want to hide blemishes and wrinkles and improve their appearance. However, I think there is something even more effective than any cosmetic product: … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) The author of this book is Haemin Sunim, a Korean Zen monk. I have read two of his previous books, and I loved both of them. So when I found this book, I was excited to read it. He has a … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) How long do you want to live? When do you think you will die? But what if humanity becomes extinct before you reach your expected lifespan? This book was written by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares and was published in 2025. … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) There is a word that everyone knows: success. What does success mean to you? Some people think success means becoming famous. Others believe it means becoming rich. For a long time, I didn’t like the word success because it sounded too … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) ItteQ! is one of the most popular TV shows in Japan. It airs every Sunday night. It is my favorite TV show. I don’t watch much television, but I watch ItteQ! almost every week. The show has been on the air for … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Have you ever been to a circus? Until recently, I had never been to one. I had only seen circuses on TV. When a circus came to my town, I decided it was finally time to experience one in person. A circus … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese into English.) There is a late-night radio program in Japan called All Night Nippon. It airs from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday. The host changes depending on the day of the week, and most episodes are broadcast live. All Night … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese into English.) We live in a world overflowing with information. Every day, we consume enormous amounts of it, but in doing so, we often forget to create something ourselves. I was no different. I loved reading books, but I was only taking in … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Today, I attended a Rakugo performance by Katsura Miyaji in Ishikawa, Japan. Katsura Miyaji is one of the most famous Rakugo performers in Japan. Rakugo is a 400-year-old traditional Japanese form of storytelling. Performers wear traditional Japanese clothing and tell humorous … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Today, I watched live entertainment shows in Fukui, Japan. I watched rakugo and manzai. Rakugo is a 400-year-old traditional Japanese form of storytelling. Performers wear traditional Japanese clothing and tell humorous and heartwarming stories by themselves. Manzai is a traditional style … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Jacob Koller is an American pianist who lives in Japan. He is also a composer, arranger, and YouTuber. He started playing the piano when he was four years old and has won many competitions. He has lived in Japan since 2009 … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) “Knowledgeable idiot” is a term coined by a Japanese Buddhist monk, Yusai Sakai. Sakai was a famous monk in Japan who underwent extremely rigorous religious training. I like his books and have read almost all of them. In one of his … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Today, in May 2026, I went to Kenrokuen Garden in Ishikawa, Japan. I have been there several times before. Kenrokuen Garden is considered one of the three greatest gardens in Japan. It is a large Japanese-style strolling garden. The predecessor of … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) People pay attention to their age. Besides physical age, there is also something called mental age. People often say that someone has a high or low mental age. I feel that my mental age is low. Sometimes I feel like I am … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) In Fukui, Japan, I watched five magic shows today. It was Children’s Day in Japan, so today was a holiday. At the venue, there were about 40 people, most of them children. An adult man served as the MC and hosted the … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) This quote is by Nobuhiko Obayashi, a famous Japanese movie director. I first heard this quote on TV several years ago. I was deeply impressed by it and wrote it down. On the program, a well-known Japanese actress shared this quote with … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) People don’t think about you as much as you think. I like this quote. I care a lot about what other people think of me. Do they dislike me? Do they speak ill of me? Do they laugh at me? However, in … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) “Your eyes are cowards. Your hands are demons.” This is my favorite quote, and it comes from Japan. Your eyes are cowards, so when you see something challenging, you feel worried. On the other hand, your hands are strong like demons. They … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Adults seek power, while children seek enjoyment. I came up with this idea myself. Children look happy. They live in the moment and simply enjoy their lives. They don’t compare themselves much with others and focus on what they are doing. … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Which do you think is more important, knowledge or experience? In my opinion, both are important. However, people today, including myself, tend to have a lot of knowledge but not enough real-life experience. Many people spend a great deal of time … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) I took part in a Rakugo name succession ceremony for the first time. In Fukui, Japan, I watched Rakugo live with about 60 audience members. Most of them were elderly people, and I only saw two children. Rakugo is a form … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) “Be content with what you have;rejoice in the way things are.When you realize there is nothing lacking,the whole world belongs to you.” — Lao Tzu In developed countries like Japan, obesity is now a more serious issue than hunger. We live … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Do you know the word ESP? ESP stands for Extra-Sensory Perception, also known as a sixth sense. It refers to the claimed ability to acquire information without using the known senses or conventional physical channels (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell). … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) “You should not praise another woman in front of a woman.” These are words from Kōshū Itabashi, a Japanese Zen monk. I have read some of his books and even attended one of his talks in person. I first came across … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) If you know someone with autism, want to learn more about autism, or are simply looking for a unique book, this book is for you. I have read this book five times. It was first published in Japan in 2007, and … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) I watched an opera in person for the first time. I had always wondered what opera was like and how it differed from musicals, so I decided to find out. In opera, performers basically do not use microphones, whereas in musicals, … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) I experienced Rokyoku, a traditional Japanese narrative singing performance, for the first time. I attended a Rokyoku performance in Ishikawa, Japan. Rokyoku is a genre of traditional Japanese storytelling that began over 100 years ago. In a Rokyoku performance, the rokyokushi … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Almost everyone dislikes cockroaches. When people see a cockroach, they often scream and run away. When I see one, I feel uncomfortable, upset, and nervous. I try to kill it as soon as possible. If I don’t, I can’t sleep well. … Read more