桜井　明日香

My ordinary life in Japan (02/08/2026)
          
          I live in an area where it rarely snows. But today, we had a little bit of snow!

My ordinary life in Japan (01/31/2026)
          
          I had dinner at a "Famiresu" today. In Japan, we call family-friendly casual dining restaurants "Famiresu" for short. I wonder if there are similar places overseas?

My ordinary life in Japan (01/29/2026)
          
          Dinner tonight was Sara Udon! It’s a local specialty from Nagasaki featuring crispy noodles with a savory thick sauce. Believe it or not, it’s super easy to whip up using a store-bought soup base. 

@AsukaSakurai Your friend's so nice

My ordinary life in Japan (01/28/2026)
          
          Visited a friend today and played with her cat!  My cat allergy is making my nose itchy, but I’m so happy. It was worth it!

My ordinary life in Japan(01/26/2026)
          
          The Japanese archipelago is currently in the grip of a cold wave. Even the warm city of Osaka is cold. I'm shivering as I write this in a cold room. I'm surviving on hot green tea and a blanket. :'(

My ordinary life in Japan (01/24/2026)
          
          I went to Kyoto today, but it wasn’t for sightseeing. It’s a two-hour drive from where I live. To me, Kyoto is not just a tourist spot—it’s a place where everyday life happens.

Oh! I need to update my essay!

Thank you for always reading. I'll be taking a break for the New Year holidays. See you all in the new year! Happy holidays!

Perhaps I’m writing the ultimate barrier-free novel — one that transcends physical limitations, blurs the line between fiction and reality, and now even crosses national borders :)