Mame Diary

I came across some beautiful azaleas during a walk.

These moist brown sugar buns come in an easy-to-eat size and have such a cute design.

The fish was so fresh, and the white meat had a pleasantly firm texture.

Visible from the Atami coast, Hatsushima is the closest inhabited island to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The sakura shrimp has a natural sweetness, while the whitebait is plump and delicious.

On the Atami coast stands the Omiya Pine, the setting for the parting of Kanichi and Omiya in Ozaki Koyo’s newspaper novel Konjiki Yasha (“The Golden Demon”).

This camphor tree, over 2,000 years old, is said to be the largest on Japan’s main island.
It’s amazing to think it has stood here for two millennia.
Legend has it that walking once around the trunk brings longevity.

Earl Grey, flavored with the citrus fruit bergamot, is known for its relaxing effect.

This year, Easter falls on April 20.
Easter is the festival celebrating the resurrection of Christ.
The rabbit, known for its fertility, is a symbol of life, while the egg represents rebirth as it breaks open from its shell.

It has bloomed!
The double flowers are so cute.