The U.S. economy in 2022 was indeed in an unprecedented situation. Due to prolonged inflation, the Federal Reserve (FRB) aggressively raised interest rates by 4% points within a year, resulting in a stock market correction. The S&P 500 ind…

We went to Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. We felt that this hotel, with its ambiance, room and spa facilities, staff hospitality, location and views, and dining experiences, was truly unique and luxurious. It became a happy Christmas stay for us…

We visited Ginza Sushi Kō at Marunouchi Building on the 39th floor in Tokyo. Our inspiration came from watching an episode of "Sekai! Nippon Yukitai Hito Ōendan," where they visited Morocco and showcased the ultimate tamagoyaki making tech…

We made our first visit to Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine). Unfortunately, it was raining. However, thanks to this "purifying rain," we were cleansed, and the vibrant green of the sacred sakaki trees shimmered beautifully. Moreover, it happen…

We stayed at Yamanokami Onsen - Seiryukan Stay in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Nous avons séjourné à Yamanokami Onsen - Seiryukan Stay à Hanamaki, préfecture d'Iwate.

We embarked on a sightseeing tour of Nara （Yamato-Ji） in autumn. This time, we arranged for a guided tour with a hired car and started by visiting Yakushi-ji temple. We paid our respects to the Yakushi Nyorai statue in the Kondo main hal…

We stayed at Hotel New Otani Tokyo with the purpose of dining at Tour d'Aargent Tokyo. During our stay, it happened to be the season of the Rose Garden, and we could enjoy the panoramic view of the garden from our room. Nous avons séjourné…

A trip to Kyoto, which has been four years since my last visit. As the Shinkansen (bullet train) approached Kyoto, passing Nagoya Station, the excitement within me grew. This time, I will be staying at Tawaraya Ryokan. I made the reservati…

We visited Sushi Tenkoma in Kawabata, Akita City for the first time. We ordered the chef's choice of nigiri sushi. We received a list of Japanese sake and started with Kariho Junmai Ginjo Rokushu. It was refreshing and delicious. Shortly a…

We visited Furukawa in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and paid a visit to the Tokei Inari Shrine. Nous avons visité Furukawa à Osaki City, dans la préfecture de Miyagi, et avons rendu visite au sanctuaire Tokei Inari.

We drove towards the Oirase Gorge and along the way, we couldn't help but catch our breath at the magnificent panoramic view of Lake Towada from the Hakka Pass observation deck. Nous avons conduit vers la gorge d'Oirase et en chemin, nous …

It took us about 60 minutes by car from Utsunomiya Station to reach the hotel. As we arrived at the entrance, the staff warmly greeted us. They took our keys and assured us that they would take care of the car. The beautiful lobby with its…

We visited the Hanamaki Onsen Rose Garden after the hydrangea garden. The best season for roses is until late June. Although the peak season had passed, there were still many varieties of roses blooming. Nous avons visité le Hanamaki Onsen…

We visited Michinoku Hydrangea Garden in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. Nous avons visité le Jardin d'hortensias Michinoku à Ichinoseki, dans la préfecture d'Iwate.

This trip marks my first visit to the newly rebuilt The Okura Tokyo. As soon as I stepped inside, the lobby had an uncanny resemblance to the old hotel. It brought back memories of the times when I used to bring my children here when they …

We visited Michinoku Hydrangea Garden in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. Nous avons visité le Jardin d'hortensias Michinoku à Ichinoseki, dans la préfecture d'Iwate.

We visited Yanaizu Kokuzou-son temple in Tsuyama-cho Yanaizu, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture. It often referred to as one of Japan's three secret Buddha statues. Passing through the red torii gate, I entered the temple grounds. Nous avons vi…

Arriving at Tokyo Station, I felt excited as I pulled my suitcase from the Marunouchi exit. Arrivant à la gare de Tokyo, je me sentais excité en tirant ma valise depuis la sortie Marunouchi.

We stayed at "YAMADO" in Yukawa Onsen, Nishiwaga-cho, Iwate Prefecture. When we arrived at the parking lot by car, a staff member rushed over to warmly welcome us. Nous avons séjourné à "YAMADO" à Yukawa Onsen, Nishiwaga-cho, préfecture d'…

I started investing in US stock ETFs in the middle of 2017, and this year marks the sixth year of my investment journey. J'ai commencé à investir dans des ETF d'actions américaines au milieu de l'année 2017, et cette année marque la sixièm…