Daily Life, Travels and Events in Reiwa

August 1, 2026:  After a Whopper breakfast at Burger King and the latest Spider-Man movie in Minoh, Osaka, I went for a walk toward Minoh Waterfall for some exercise. A refreshing breeze along the shaded mountain trail beside the river made the walk especially enjoyable despite the midsummer heat. I had lunch at a charming soba restaurant along the mountain trail.

July 26, 2026: Feeling a bit worn out after the relentless summer heat, I visited a nearby hot spring spa resort early in the morning to recharge and recover from the fatigue. I'm truly grateful to have such a wonderful facility, surrounded by lush nature, just a 10-minute walk from my home. < July 25-26, 2026 > Last weekend, I started my day with a Hawaiian-style breakfast at the newly opened ALOHA CAFE near my home. Later, I headed into the heart of Osaka to experience the Tenjin Matsuri despite the intense summer heat. Exhausted by the scorching weather, I visited another recently opened place—a nearby hot spring spa resort—early the next morning to relax and recover. I'm truly grateful to have both of these wonderful places, surrounded by lush nature, within a 15-minute walk of my home. July 26 this year marked Japan's traditional "Day of the Ox," when many people eat eel to build up their stamina and cope with the intense summer heat.