ume | k_t | Flickr Hi everyone! This is Yoko writing again. Ogenki desuka? We had Haru-ichiban blew this week. Haru-ichiban is the first strong south winds of the year between Lichun (Imbolc) and Chunfen (vernal equinox), and it blew for t…

Dear Ichiroya newsletter readers, Hi! This is Nagisa from Ichiroya. Did you watch the Super Bowl? I just wanted to say this, 'What a Game!'. The coldest period of the year is almost over. It seldom snows here Tondabayashi, Osaka. So, I've …

Dear Ichiroya newsletter readers, Hello, this is Mei. These days I'm interested in "time slip photos". Have you heard of it? It is to make similar photos like old ones with same poses in similar clothes at the same place. Irina Werning, sh…

Dear News Letter readers, Hello, this is Mitsue. How are you doing? It's already February now. Wow, time flies!February 3rd was 'Risshun' this year, the first day of spring according to the old Japanese calendar (lunar calendar). On the da…