HIIT at a Shrine and a Shinon Kansha Candle
Since it was Sunday today I had a break from regular intermittent fasting and exercises, and yet I ended up doing HIIT, High-Intensity Interval Training.
Japanese culture
Hare and Ke: the Japanese Secret to Happy Eating
I told you that I practiced intermittent fasting just during the week and rested on the weekend. It is to do with the Japanese concept of Hare and Ke in the Ikigai Diet.
Hinamatsuri Kiko on Omi-Hino-Merchant Street
We cycled along Omi-Hino-Merchant Street today because Hinamatsuri Kiko was taking place. On March 3rd we have a festival called Hinamatsuri in Japan.
We Used to Eat Two Meals a Day in Japan
Intermittent fasting was a common practice in Japan in the past.
Rishun Dinner: Celebrating New Year’s Day in the Lunar Calendar
It was Rishun in Japan yesterday, new year’s day in the lunar calendar, and the beginning of Spring. We had a special dinner to celebrate it.
Setsubun, Ehoumaki and Bean throwing
It was Setsubun yesterday, and Setsubun is new year’s eve in the lunar calendar. We usually eat Ehomaki and scatter roasted soybeans in Japan.
Setsubun and Rishun; the New Year for the Natural Kingdom
Today, February 2nd, we have a festival called Setsubun because it is considered to be the new year’s eve for the natural kingdom. We will have Rishun tomorrow and it is new year’s day.
Ocha, a Japanese Magic Custom can Save You for the Rest of Your Life
I think Ocha( having green tea with pickles) is a very good custom. It is so much better than having sweets in your break. Can you imagine how much sugar intake we can reduce if we switch to Ocha custom?
Oshiruko on the Day of Kagami Biraki
Kagami Biraki is an event of eating Kagami Mochi at the end of the New Year, and we usually do it on January 11th. Kagami Mochi is two-round piled up rice cakes, and we decorate them in our house during the new year holiday to welcome the god of new year.