Mame Diary

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.

The price was reasonable and it was delicious.
Perfect for the season.

I took a walk through Sakitama Kofun Park.
Among the several tombs there, this is the keyhole-shaped Inariyama Kofun.
It has been designated a Special Historic Site of Japan, and the artifacts unearthed here are designated National Treasures.
It is believed that the person buried was the head of the Owake clan, who served as a guard for Emperor Yuryaku.

I had the egg sandwich and Napolitan spaghetti.
They were delicious.

The view from the window is lovely.

The interior of the cafe is stylish as well.

Veil Cafe stands in front of Shinobu Pond at Suijo Park in Gyoda City.
It has a retro Showa-era atmosphere and was relocated from the former Shinmachi Credit Union building.

This hanachozu is especially appealing, with softly colored flowers arranged in a refreshing blue vessel, accented with light yellow-green tones.

This hanachozu has a lovely flower vessel whose color beautifully highlights the flowers.