Buying Omi Rice and Aosa Nori | YadoFes | Tsunagarissun

The conversation starts with everyday shopping items like okra and natto.

As I talk about the Omi rice, tofu, and peeled shrimp I purchased, I reflect on memories of the okra I used to grow and the humid seasonal feeling of Kyoto. There are small personal rituals in daily life, like drinking hot tea on a sweltering day, and moments where you can truly feel the change of seasons.

I also look back on events and activities that have caught my eye.

Tracing back my weekly notes, various topics surface, from the Japan Track and Field Championships and Nintendo Direct announcements to the integration of SUZURI and AI agents. I also share my honest thoughts on listening to podcasts via radiko and my experience applying with song lyrics for the YadoFes 2026 Summer Jamboree, among other interests.

I am excited about future plans to deepen our connections this summer.

Inspired by participating in YadoFes, a new seed of an idea has sprouted: perhaps we can share everyone's summer songs and memories during the summer Tsunagarissun. In this episode, I even talk about preparations for something quite specific. Please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.