New Era Name
2019/04/01

The New Era Name, April Fools' Day, and Cherry Blossoms | A Turning Point in History

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The day has finally arrived! The new era name is going to be announced today! I hear it’s scheduled to be announced around 11:00 a.m. today. In any case, it’s kind of exciting, isn’t it? To think the era name has changed three times in my lifetime, lol. From Showa, through Heisei, to ○○—and now we’re here? My grandpa…

Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, Gojo River
2019/03/30

An Annual Tradition: The Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival Begins! | Community Contribution

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Iwakura City recently held its annual Cherry Blossom Festival! It’s an annual event, haha, and my role as a volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry is to sell Iwakura yakisoba. That said, I don’t really like handling food, haha, so I mostly stick to selling beer and other alcoholic beverages…

Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, Gojo River
2018/03/31

Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival Begins | Local Event in Iwakura

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ll be posting blog entries today and tomorrow, but since it’s the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, I’ll just be sharing updates on the cherry blossoms. As of today, Saturday, they’re in full bloom. I’m here selling something called “Iwakura Yakisoba” and beer. Of course, I’m volunteering. Every year…