mamejuku

I wonder how much longer I’ll be able to go for evening walks.
Once it gets over 30 degrees with no breeze, it’ll be impossible.

Since they’re grown on an arch, there aren’t many clusters, but I enjoy them as ornamental.
With grapes, not only the fruit but also the leaves and vines are charming.

Another harvest.

The greenery along the water is so beautiful.

I found a gardenia during a walk.
It had a wonderful fragrance.

The inside is also fresh and juicy.
Extremely fresh and delicious.

I harvested them.
They look beautiful on the outside.

These are small cucumbers.
They’re growing well.

Oshi Castle was known as an impregnable fortress.
It even withstood Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s flood attack, which earned it the nickname “the floating castle.”
Today the site is a historic park, and the three-story turret serves as a museum.

Gyoda City is one of Japan’s leading production areas for tabi, traditional split-toe footwear.
It was also used as a filming location for the TV drama Rikuo.