TAKOYAKI SEASON.

The guests join us for seasonal octopus balls.

TURNING LEAVES.

A trip to Saitama to see the autumnal sights.

IBARAKI.

Some 'grape hunting', sweet-potato digging and more with Ayato, Ai and Sana.

SETA FESTIVAL.

One of the last festivals of the year, at Seta Shrine.

DINING TABLE.

Finally, western-style dining in the comfort of our own home.

AFTER THE STORM 2.

Consecutive weekly typhoons clear the air.

AFTER THE STORM.

Post Typhoon 19, high water, clear skies and a visible Fuji.

2ND ANNIVERSARY.

Lunch followed by passing a film shoot in Shinjuku.

COTTAGE PIE.

Guests over for an English Sunday dinner.

HAKONE.

A luxurious welcome back to Japanese life, at the hot springs of Hakone.

GREAT STORM.

Un-forecast and extremely violent, producing some surreal lighting.