Mame Diary

If you soak the top of a daikon radish in water, this is what happens.
Even such a small bit of green can bring a sense of comfort in the corner of a room.

Crocuses and hyacinths are starting to appear.
It’s still cold, but spring is just around the corner.

As forecast, it snowed again last night.
The little reindeer pick is peeking out.
So cute!

It’s still cold today.
Looks like it might snow again tonight?

A delicious celebration of the Doll Festival with cake!

A single dendrobium flower has bloomed.
It looks so cute💕

A local specialty of Gunma Prefecture, okkirikomi is a hearty dish made by simmering extra-wide himokawa noodles—thicker than regular udon—together with vegetables and other ingredients.
Perfect for warming up on a cold day.

Next to the Yubatake stands a vivid vermilion five-storied pagoda, roofed with titanium, completed in November 2023.

Freshly steamed and piping hot.
Enjoying it while looking out over the Yubatake—blowing gently to cool it down😋

The Yumomi Girls perform a dance while demonstrating the traditional yumomi technique.
Since the hot spring water is nearly 50°C, adding cold water would dilute its healing properties.
Instead, the water is cooled by stirring it with wooden paddles in this unique performance.
“Choi-na, choi-na~♫”