Aug. 4: Okmotoya is a time-honored stationery shop in Toranomon. I went there to buy a mechanical pencil. We call it a sharp pencil. Now it is very popular especially among high school students for its great writing feel. I bought one as a gift.

A Summary of Displacement Conditions

Aug. 2: After the Kumamoto earthquake, evacuation continues in the scorching heat.

Living in the gymnasium without air conditioning remains unbearable. In Japan, it is common to sleep with many people on the floor, whereas in Europe a simple bed is prepared for everyone to rest.

It seems a big difference in terms of physical recovery and privacy. A Feeling of the season – August 2026 highlights these contrasts.

A Seasonal Update

It reminded us of A Feeling of the season – August 2026.

Moreover, misfortune can strike anyone, and we live in an extreme climate that worsens each year worldwide.

Every summer, a small bird comes to the magnolia tree in my small yard to hatch. This is the third summer for them! I’m excited to see the babies fly away from the tree again.