For my birthday trip this year, my husband, our dog Chocolat, and I went to the Hakone-Ashinoko area in search of the autumn foliage, which is said to be "the most beautiful in a decade." Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but the autumn leaves, glistening with rain, were...
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As the vibrant spider lilies bloomed and mackerel clouds began to appear in the autumnal sky, giving a refreshing feeling of autumn, we hosted a home party for a couple who have been friends of ours for over a decade. The fresh flower arrangement adorning the dining table was, once again, from a nearby flower shop in Ohiradai...
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