Friday, June 26, 2026

this and that

are you watching the FIFA World Cup?...we are kinda

Everyone is raving at how the Japan soccer fans clean up after the games...well, their wives have something to say about it...

"please do it at home"...since most don't help around the house....ha!

Tokyo Furry People: waiting for its mom/dad

Last summer, Koss Coffee had this seasonal drink during the summer

It was too hot to walk from the station to the cafe last summer, luckily they have it again this summer, so I finally got to try it the other week

Coffee + coconut syrup + fresh cream + honey + tonka bean

Caramel-coconutty...love!

A bit pricey at 1000 yen (tax included), but I'm glad I got to try this

On one of my walks, I saw this teeny house.

Then on a recent walk, the teeny house’s lights were on, so I went to check it out

It is a teeny flower/plant shop
The flower/plant shop is on the parking lot of this coffee shop...hope to check out this coffee shop, Ever Green, soon

Tried a new (to me) smoothie from 7-eleven, this one had watermelon & strawberry

I think I told V that their smoothies have milk in them, not all do, but I think they have to note it because the machine they use is the same for all the smoothies.

Anyway, this one was super refreshing, I would get it again!

I think I said this year was La Niña, but it is actually El Niño. 

The weather has been really weird, rainy but cool, sometimes humid

It was that time of year again...I went for my physical check-up

Wanted to get it over with before I go on my "vacation"...ha!
Afterwards I had brunch at Civitas...the price has gone up!

Almost 2000 yen (tax included) now! I think when I first started eating at Civitas back in 2018 it was 1200 yen (tax included)
This matcha chocolate ice cream bar was delicious!
so was this mint chocolate one filled with ganache
there was a huge earthquake yesterday...we were swaying...blah!

(Also heard there were 2 earthquakes in Venezuela, hope everyone there will be okay)

There are also two typhoons approaching...#7 (Mekkhala) and #8 (Higos)

I made sure we have fresh foods up to Friday, but the forecast has changed to include Saturday...

I'm sure we'll be fine but I told Satoshi we can always just eat rice and tsukemono (pickles)...

He said, "like the Edo period"

I told him, well, if he helped shop maybe I could have bought more foods...grr!

Anyway, we do have eggs, so that can always be turned into something...

Have a safe weekend!

10 comments:

Saburo said...

I know Taiga dramas are all the rage but I often see clips of TOYOTOMI KYODAI and the image of Hamabe Minami with perfect oral hygiene and facial makeup always makes me pause. The Sengoku Jidai never looked so pristine!

K and S said...

true Saburo, like the morning drama I kinda laughed because everyone's makeup was so pristine too! Take care! kat

vickinags said...

My neighbors leave today for Tokyo, Kyoto and I think Hokkaido to visit colleges. I warned them about the typhoons and now all the earthquakes! She said story of their lives, so much drama.
Speaking of dramas, Netflix has Strategist Kanbe streaming and I started watching. The actor is so handsome and when you look at the paintings of the characters....
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KirkK said...

Stay safe Kat!

K and S said...

so much natural disasters V, hope they will have good weather. Take care! Kat

K and S said...

Thanks Kirk! Take care, Kat

jalna said...

Sorry, but I'm most intrigued by the vial. What is that for? Surely not pee. 😂

K and S said...

Jalna, yup! the white thing is a foldable thingy to pee in then transfer to the vial. The poop test has a teeny brush for you to go over the poop with then put into its vial. When Satoshi physical packet comes, I'll take a photo of the poop vials. Take care! Kat

jalna said...

WTH!!!

K and S said...

the first time I had to take that poop test was so interesting...