Notes from the Inaka: June "Minazuki" 2026

A new series!

Jun 7 • Kana Chan

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May 2026

'Te no Kiyoku': Memory of the Hands

Learning about wara (rice straw) crafts

May 27 • Kana Chan

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Breath of New Green

How many Japanese words for green or rain?

May 7 • Kana Chan

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April 2026

Doyō: Seasonal In-Between's

Earth, I love you!

Apr 20 • Kana Chan

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Rice Gods Dwell in the Cherry Trees

Discovering a deeper meaning of sakura

Apr 3 • Kana Chan

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March 2026

The Shape of Time

Thoughts on calendars, microseasons, and living closer to nature's cycles (& welcoming the Spring Equinox!)

Mar 21 • Kana Chan

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Aging Well Is About Purpose

Ishimoto-san's kancha tea update

Mar 8 • Kana Chan

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February 2026

Kyoto By Day & Night

What do two people do when they need a break from the countryside?

Feb 22 • Kana Chan

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What Village Life Taught Me About Relationships

Part 2 - Exploring a journey to rural Japan

Feb 13 • Kana Chan

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January 2026

In Search for Belonging

Part 1 - Exploring a journey to rural Japan

Jan 31 • Kana Chan

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5 Years in Rural Japan (Introduction)

How did I end up here? What am I doing now? What's... next?

Jan 13 • Kana Chan

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Kufū for 2026

My Japanese word of the year, kufū 工夫, leans into creativity and resourcefulness

Jan 1 • Kana Chan

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