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February 13, 2026: Completion of a cumulative total of 50 kg of steak at “Ikinari Steak”

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February 13, 2026:  Today, at “Ikinari Steak”, I reached a cumulative total of 50 kg of steak consumed over the past four years.

February 9, 2026: Rakugo performances at a famous yose theater in Osaka

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February 9, 2026: On Monday evening, I enjoyed rakugo performances at a famous yose theater in Osaka, invited by a friend who is very knowledgeable about rakugo. I listened to two stories of about 50 minutes each, and they were so captivating that I completely lost track of time. It was a masterful experience that made me truly appreciate the depth of Japan’s traditional performing arts.

February 8, 2016: A Chinese Lunch After Voting in the House of Representatives Election

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February 8, 2026: On a snowy Sunday, I stopped by a neighborhood Chinese restaurant for lunch after voting in the House of Representatives and Osaka gubernatorial elections.