Tessei
@otsucar.bsky.social
I'm a retired teacher enjoying my free time. Karate is my life. I live in a commuter town near Sapporo, Japan.
On January 7th, many Japanese people eat "rice with seven herbs' to ward off disease and evil.
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
On January 7th, many Japanese people eat "rice with seven herbs' to ward off disease and evil.
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
It’s 7:45 PM and 8°F (–13.2°C) in my town. Freezing!
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
It’s 7:45 PM and 8°F (–13.2°C) in my town. Freezing!
Good morning. It's 7 AM on January 3rd, when the sun sleeps in the longest of the year—though tomorrow, it will rise just six seconds earlier.
January 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Good morning. It's 7 AM on January 3rd, when the sun sleeps in the longest of the year—though tomorrow, it will rise just six seconds earlier.
It's 4 PM on December 31, 2025, here in Japan. Just 8 hours until 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It's 4 PM on December 31, 2025, here in Japan. Just 8 hours until 2026.
I’ve never seen a sculpture like this. The fish is operating a computer with a cigar in its mouth. Haha.
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I’ve never seen a sculpture like this. The fish is operating a computer with a cigar in its mouth. Haha.
As it snowed heavily on the surface, many people walked through the underground passage. On either side, there were stores and restaurants.
December 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
As it snowed heavily on the surface, many people walked through the underground passage. On either side, there were stores and restaurants.
In summer, this building was green, but now it’s brown. See you in April when you’re green again.
December 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
In summer, this building was green, but now it’s brown. See you in April when you’re green again.
Merry Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Merry Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
Only one day to go—Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Only one day to go—Merry Christmas!
Two days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Two days to go! Merry Christmas!
Three days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Three days to go! Merry Christmas!
Four days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Four days to go! Merry Christmas!
Five days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Five days to go! Merry Christmas!
Six days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Six days to go! Merry Christmas!
Seven days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Seven days to go! Merry Christmas!
Snow, snow, and more snow! It’s December now, when snowfall is relatively scarce, but in January, it snows a lot. I need to be ready for heavy snow then.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Snow, snow, and more snow! It’s December now, when snowfall is relatively scarce, but in January, it snows a lot. I need to be ready for heavy snow then.
These are photos of the snow in my town. It has snowed 4.9 feet (149 cm), but the accumulation is only 1.1 feet (33 cm) so far this winter, which means most of the snow has melted.
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
These are photos of the snow in my town. It has snowed 4.9 feet (149 cm), but the accumulation is only 1.1 feet (33 cm) so far this winter, which means most of the snow has melted.
My friend Hero took me for a drive. We enjoyed the frozen winter in the mountains.
December 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
My friend Hero took me for a drive. We enjoyed the frozen winter in the mountains.
Two routers fell down. This was the only damage I had in the earthquake.
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Two routers fell down. This was the only damage I had in the earthquake.
A tsunami warning has been issued, but I live far from the sea, so it’s not a problem for me.
December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A tsunami warning has been issued, but I live far from the sea, so it’s not a problem for me.
Wow, what a huge earthquake that was!
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wow, what a huge earthquake that was!
Please take a look at this tree. There is a bunny on the trunk. Haha!
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Please take a look at this tree. There is a bunny on the trunk. Haha!
They are putting up lights on the trees and fountains so that we can enjoy the nights during winter.
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
They are putting up lights on the trees and fountains so that we can enjoy the nights during winter.
On the way to the grocery store, there was a traffic accident. Nobody was hurt. This type of tiny car is sometimes called a "toy car" by Americans living in Japan. It looked as if it were sleeping on the road.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
On the way to the grocery store, there was a traffic accident. Nobody was hurt. This type of tiny car is sometimes called a "toy car" by Americans living in Japan. It looked as if it were sleeping on the road.
These antlers are sold at a souvenir store. The large one costs 22 US dollars, and the small ones cost 19 US dollars. Are they used for decoration or something else? A few hundred years ago, they were used as medicine, but what about nowadays? Are they just for decoration?
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
These antlers are sold at a souvenir store. The large one costs 22 US dollars, and the small ones cost 19 US dollars. Are they used for decoration or something else? A few hundred years ago, they were used as medicine, but what about nowadays? Are they just for decoration?