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Salted cucumbers

Salted cucumbers

Akio Matsuoka

A friend of mine was showing me the large number of old cucumbers she was planning to preserve in salt. “Are old cucumbers all right to eat?” I asked. “These are quite dr... »

Heaven’s reflection

Heaven’s reflection

Akio Matsuoka

A friend was showing me a photo that he took at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden—a large park in the middle of bustling Tokyo. It showed a brilliant blue sky with green tre... »