Jackie's Japan Journal

 Cooking in the colder months is easy! I make big pots of stew or soup. Chicken pie or meat pie, a lovely roast with a load of vegetables. I...

 According to the news, many places in Japan are experiencing a heatwave. The city of Kofu in Yamanashi recorded a high of 38 °C. This area ...

 Still feeling miserable. I think until I figure out how to make some money, it's going to be tough here. I really hoped that I would ge...

 This post is going to be a total moan fest! Sorry! I really regret moving here! There I've said it. It's not a place to live.  I...

 I know it's the rainy season and there will be a lot of rain for the next week or so.  I'm used to that. For me, it signals the cha...

 I've been thinking a lot about what we consume.  Not just food, but everything we buy, from clothes to electronics.  From cosmetics to ...

  I've noticed over the past few days that our cats have been moody!  I'm not sure how else to describe their behavior! There have b...