A family portrait of two generations in front of my grandparents’ house.
At my father’s family home, they sleep on ”FUTON" laid out on tatami mats instead of beds.
My grandmother and my father are preparing breakfast.
My grandfather eats two meals a day. In the morning, he has a large bowl of rice, miso soup, and some side dishes. In the evening, he eats a small amount of side dishes and enjoys a drink every night.
My grandmother wears a straw hat for outdoor work, a towel tucked underneath to catch the sweat.
The small watermelons harvested from my grandparents' garden are sweet and full of juice.
My grandfather takes a one-hour walk every day.
At my father’s family home, "SUKIYAKI" is made for family gatherings. "SUKIYAKI" is always done by the men.
My cousin, who is one year older than me.
Older Japanese houses often have two entrances:
One for the family, “UCHI-GENNKANN” (inner entrance),
and one for guests, “OMOTE-GENNKANN” (guest entrance).
This is “OMOTE-GENNKANN”.
