Daily Life, Travels and Events in Reiwa

August 1-2, 2026: After watching the latest Spider-Man movie in Minoh, I went for a walk along the mountain trail leading to Minoh Waterfall for some exercise. I stopped for lunch at a charming soba restaurant along the way. The refreshing breeze in the shade of the trees beside the river made the walk especially pleasant.  The following Sunday, after having breakfast at a café near my home, I spent a relaxing day at home. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/07/august-1-2026-breakfast-weekend-movie.html?m=1

July 17-18, 2026: The brilliant yellow of the sunflower fields at Expo '70 Commemorative Park and Hattori Ryokuchi Park is especially striking and beautiful under the intense midsummer heat. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/07/summer-greetings-2026-from-osaka-japan.html?m=1

June 12, 2026: Watched the movie "Michael" and had lunch at a slightly stylish McCafe afterward in Expo City, Osaka. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-12-2026-watched-movie-michael-and.html?m=1

April 29, 2026: The new gloves feel great, and I was able to work up a very satisfying sweat. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-25-2026-i-bought-new-pair-of.html?m=1

January 3, 2026: On a lightly snow-flurried afternoon, I took a walk to Minoh Waterfall in Osaka and was able to spot a single monkey. The monkeys there are completely wild and not fed by humans, and since there is no resident troop, I was lucky to see one on this occasion. The monkey never came near us, spent about five minutes eating persimmons, and then returned to the mountains. The mountains of Minoh are blessed with rich natural surroundings, and in addition to monkeys, the presence of deer, wild boar, and Asiatic black bears has also been confirmed. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-3-2026-encounter-with-monkey-at.html?m=1

January 1, 2026:  This year, I welcomed the New Year by watching the first sunrise of the year at Osaka South Port. It was a quiet and reflective moment to reset my mindset and look ahead.  Wishing you and your families a healthy, fulfilling, and successful year ahead. I look forward to staying connected in 2026. “Happy New Year 2026!!” https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2025/12/january-1-2026-first-sunrise-of-year-at.html?m=1