General Election2026/02/01 00:13

Fabulous Four?

    
I checked the election bulletin board in front of Kashiwa City Hall, and there are four candidates’ posters on it so far. 
    They don’t seem to be the “fabulous four.”


Election Posters


The Fall2026/02/01 23:04

Movie Review: The Fall (Director Tarsem Singh, 2008)

    An injured stuntman in a hospital tells a fantastical story to a young girl with a broken arm.
    Fabulous performers in brilliant costumes designed by Japanese artist Eiko Ishioka bring to life a vivid world of swords and magic.
    Although the film was released 18 years ago, it still feels fresh.
    Enjoy the beautifully bizarre adventures.


The Fall


Riverside Hospital2026/02/03 17:14

A relief

    I went to Riverside Hospital for my annual health checkup results and an additional examination on a specific organ. 
    The results were good — some of my health indicators had improved, and the additional test showed no issues.




Ehomaki Roll2026/02/03 23:37

Ehomaki Roll Day: Celebrating the Coming Spring

    Today is the day to enjoy the Ehomaki Lucky Sushi Roll.
    Eating the roll while facing this year’s lucky direction, SSE, is believed to bring good fortune.
    So, I enjoyed my sushi roll, hoping for a wonderful year ahead.


Ehomaki


Dad Joke Riddle2026/02/04 00:47

Do You Remember "The Monkees"?

Q:  Some animals, such as birds, are good at singing. 
    Some people, like me, are not — in fact, we’re tone-deaf. 
    So, which animal might be the best singer? 
    Its name actually suggests it. 
A:  The monkey. 
    If you look at the spelling, it’s “M on key.” 
    The “M” could stand for “music,” so it becomes “Music on key.” 
    That animal must have perfect pitch. 
    Actually, there was a popular American band called “The Monkees.” 
    Isn’t that solid evidence? 


Nikko


An Omen?2026/02/05 15:31

New START Fails to Restart

    The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) failed to be renewed. The disagreement between the United States and Russia over the pact may be an omen of something troubling.


KFK park


General Election2026/02/06 23:05

Long Lines for Voting

    I cast my early vote in the general election today. 
    There was a long line of voters at the venue because the weather forecast predicts snowfall on election day.


A line of gulls


A Step2026/02/06 23:20

Actions Needed

    I took an important step for my micro business.
    No action, no progress.


gold penguin


Morning Snow2026/02/07 14:25

The First Snowfall of the Season

    Snowflakes keep falling on my head.
    It’s the first snowfall of the season.
    Today will be the coldest day yet.


Snowfall


So What!2026/02/07 14:56

A Pun

    A man shouted, “Fatso!”
    The other man replied, “So what!”
    Turns out, the man was Miles Davis.


Neputa