Tessei
@otsucar.bsky.social
I'm a retired teacher enjoying my free time. Karate is my life. I live in a commuter town near Sapporo, Japan.
There is an old saying in Japan: "a once‑in‑a‑lifetime encounter." It means that every meeting is unique, and we may never meet again.
So, we should become good friends right away—never betray each other and create good memories together.
So, we should become good friends right away—never betray each other and create good memories together.
February 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
There is an old saying in Japan: "a once‑in‑a‑lifetime encounter." It means that every meeting is unique, and we may never meet again.
So, we should become good friends right away—never betray each other and create good memories together.
So, we should become good friends right away—never betray each other and create good memories together.
They’re clearing the snow off the roof, and then it will be taken to a nearby snow removal station.
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
They’re clearing the snow off the roof, and then it will be taken to a nearby snow removal station.
The snowfall this winter is 11 feet 12 inches so far in my town, but it’s been very warm. So, the snow depth in front of my house is only this. I’d say, "No snow this winter!" Haha. 🥰
February 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
The snowfall this winter is 11 feet 12 inches so far in my town, but it’s been very warm. So, the snow depth in front of my house is only this. I’d say, "No snow this winter!" Haha. 🥰
Freezing. It was -7°F in the morning. Brrrrr!
January 24, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Freezing. It was -7°F in the morning. Brrrrr!
I went to the Municipal Museum and saw an old mousetrap. I’ve never seen one like that before — I have no clue how it works! Haha.
January 23, 2026 at 4:35 AM
I went to the Municipal Museum and saw an old mousetrap. I’ve never seen one like that before — I have no clue how it works! Haha.
On January 7th, many Japanese people eat "rice with seven herbs' to ward off disease and evil.
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
On January 7th, many Japanese people eat "rice with seven herbs' to ward off disease and evil.
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
This tradition started more than a thousand years ago. But I have never eaten it in my life! haha
It’s 7:45 PM and 8°F (–13.2°C) in my town. Freezing!
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
It’s 7:45 PM and 8°F (–13.2°C) in my town. Freezing!
Good morning. It's 7 AM on January 3rd, when the sun sleeps in the longest of the year—though tomorrow, it will rise just six seconds earlier.
January 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Good morning. It's 7 AM on January 3rd, when the sun sleeps in the longest of the year—though tomorrow, it will rise just six seconds earlier.
It's 4 PM on December 31, 2025, here in Japan. Just 8 hours until 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It's 4 PM on December 31, 2025, here in Japan. Just 8 hours until 2026.
I’ve never seen a sculpture like this. The fish is operating a computer with a cigar in its mouth. Haha.
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I’ve never seen a sculpture like this. The fish is operating a computer with a cigar in its mouth. Haha.
As it snowed heavily on the surface, many people walked through the underground passage. On either side, there were stores and restaurants.
December 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
As it snowed heavily on the surface, many people walked through the underground passage. On either side, there were stores and restaurants.
In summer, this building was green, but now it’s brown. See you in April when you’re green again.
December 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
In summer, this building was green, but now it’s brown. See you in April when you’re green again.
Merry Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Merry Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
It's 9:30 AM on December 25th here in Japan-yes, it's Christmas!
Only one day to go—Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Only one day to go—Merry Christmas!
Two days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Two days to go! Merry Christmas!
Three days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Three days to go! Merry Christmas!
Four days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Four days to go! Merry Christmas!
Five days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Five days to go! Merry Christmas!
Six days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Six days to go! Merry Christmas!
Seven days to go! Merry Christmas!
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Seven days to go! Merry Christmas!
Snow, snow, and more snow! It’s December now, when snowfall is relatively scarce, but in January, it snows a lot. I need to be ready for heavy snow then.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Snow, snow, and more snow! It’s December now, when snowfall is relatively scarce, but in January, it snows a lot. I need to be ready for heavy snow then.
These are photos of the snow in my town. It has snowed 4.9 feet (149 cm), but the accumulation is only 1.1 feet (33 cm) so far this winter, which means most of the snow has melted.
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
These are photos of the snow in my town. It has snowed 4.9 feet (149 cm), but the accumulation is only 1.1 feet (33 cm) so far this winter, which means most of the snow has melted.
My friend Hero took me for a drive. We enjoyed the frozen winter in the mountains.
December 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
My friend Hero took me for a drive. We enjoyed the frozen winter in the mountains.
Two routers fell down. This was the only damage I had in the earthquake.
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Two routers fell down. This was the only damage I had in the earthquake.