Autumn comes around the corner. Shinichi is thrilled about the colourful autumn and winter seasons. He began listening to Christmas radio at the end of September! Someone may be incredible, but Shinichi adores Christmas and snow. His Favourite Season Shinichi had an exciting season from November to January. He was born in November and spent…
Dear Journal, In August 2023, it was a muggy tropical night. Hokkaido recorded the highest temperature, 36.3 degrees, on the 23rd, which was unexpected for Hokkaido people. But on the 27th, it was changed to squall within one hour after finishing the Hokkaido Marathon. This rain blessed plants, insects, and humans too. Shinichi could sleep…
Dear Journal, 2 days ago, Aug 11th, Obon week began in Japan. While this week, many Japanese people return to their hometowns or visit popular tourist attractions. Shinichi wanted to avoid such crowds and maintain his study sustainability. For this reason, he decided to spend his time at the Benkyo Cafe, a study room that…
Dear Journal, Last Wednesday, Aug 2nd, Shinichi had been feeling a slight fever. According to his self-medical check, his thermometer implied 37.0 Celsius. As soon as Shinichi knew about it, he called a call centre (NOT emergency for patients). He explained his symptoms to the call centre receptionist. The receptionist inquired a lot of questions…
Dear Diary, Yesterday, Shinichi reminded his crucial memories. During his younger years in the Kanto region in Japan (around Tokyo), he developed a love for Hokkaido. At 13, Shinichi stumbled upon a captivating brochure about Hokkaido, carefully crafted by the municipal government to entice immigrants from different parts of Japan. This serendipitous encounter ignited an…
Have you ever wondered what factors influence your choice when comparing two bookstores? The writer (Shinichi) is interested in exploring the influences of bookstores and often visits two different types. Bookstores of Type A. Readers can often find them in city centers or commercial areas in certain cities. Such stores can have multiple floors, sometimes…