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My 4-Year-Old Granddaughter and Her Hula Dance  My 4-year-old granddaughter has recently started taking hula dance lessons. Her adorable moves, paired with the tropical rhythm of the music, never fail to bring a smile to my face. Watchin...

Trump Tariffs Aim to Bring Down Curtain on Era of Globalization The president wants companies to return production to the U.S., but it won’t be easy. President Trump’s biggest tariff campaign yet sends a clear message to U.S. and foreign...

The other day, we took our two-year-old granddaughter, who can only manage to say “fish, fish!” for now, to Kasai Rinkai Park. At the aquarium, she was glued to the tanks, her eyes sparkling as she watched the fish swim by. Her tiny body...

【Question 1】 It is considered the most challenging exam worldwide. It is an easy test for most people to pass. It is only difficult for a small number of people. It is a test that many people pass easily. 【Question 2】 They must memor...

Since my son and his wife had a baby boy, my wife and I went to their house to help out with various things. In the morning, we took our 2-year-old granddaughter to a nearby park. Since it was a holiday weekend, there were a lot of famil...

夫婦で過ごす時間が増えました。　妻が作った弁当と、手作りパウンドケーキをおやつに持って、飛行機の見える公園に行きました。　妻はＡ３８０…世界最大の旅客機が大好きなんです。　やっていることは他愛もないことですが…こんな時間も悪くないんです。...

Think you've ridden it all? Try Japan on a Harley. It's not just about temples and sushi — it's about winding mountain roads, ocean views that steal your breath, and small towns that welcome you like an old friend. Every mile here is a s...

　　　　　　　　　　　『春、教室の風がまた吹いた』 定年退職という節目を迎えたこの春、かつての教え子たちが高校時代に書いたタイムカプセルの手紙を、それぞれの元へ送りました。 そして、何人かから返事が届きました。 「実家に先生からの手紙が届き...

６歳の孫も、いよいよ小学生になりました。 満開の桜の木の下、ピカピカのランドセルを背負って記念撮影。 春の光に包まれて、心がふんわり温かくなるひとときでした。 「元気に通ってくれますように」と願いを込めて、 羽根付きギョーザ…ならぬ、“羽根付...

4歳の孫娘は”天真爛漫”。 突然、「ジジはカッコいい～♪」とミュージカル女優のように歌い出します。笑 そして、こちらを見つめて… 「ジジ　結婚する」って言ってきます。 にやけていると、妻が… 「男を知らないね」 と、下手なツッコミを入れてきて、余韻...