May 2022

  Many things have changed. Looking back on May last year, we were still in the state of emergency and everyone was talking about vaccination....

Won’t be the same

Flour is finally back in store shelves, signs of “1 item per household” are diminished, and it’s becoming normal routine to wear masks and spray...

Honesty pays

Japan’s consumption tax has raised to 10% since October, and the reduced tax rate (8%) is applied to essentials. For food, you’ll pay 8% if...

Hello, new era

New imperial era has started in Japan.   Last time our era changed (yes, I’m a Showa-born lady), we were in mourning period and everything...