English translation by Perplexity below Vol. 29 — Demons and Fortune Sydney is still basking in strong sunlight, but in Japan, spring is gradually approaching with Risshun , the first day of spring. February 3rd marks Setsubun , a day when we scatter soybeans to drive away demons and invite good fortune. It made me wonder — what are the “demons” and “fortune” in my own life? When I was little, I truly believed there were scary demons out there, so we would scatter beans to stop them from...

English translation by Perplexity below Vol. 28 New Year’s Convictions Happy New Year. Including the time before I went independent, it’s been about 15 years now since I started writing columns for Japaralia. The more years I spend writing about all sorts of things, the more I find myself wanting to write pieces that are genuinely useful and meaningful for readers. Rather than just talking on the surface level about “the latest machines!” or “what’s popular right now!”, I hope to write about...

English translation by Perplexity No. 27 – 2025 Reflection 2025. What kind of year was it for all of you? For me, 2025 was the year that marked the end of one of the best chapters in my life — the time spent with my beloved dog, Honey, who had been with me for many years. It was also the year I entered the last of my forties. I’ve always had a noisy mind full of inner voices, but this year in particular, I thought deeply about many things — it was a year of realization. At the same time,...