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I received some kashiwa mochi and enjoyed it after dinner. Kashiwa mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet eaten on Children's Day (May 5th). It is a soft rice cake filled with sweet red bean paste. On Children's Day, colorful carp-shaped streamers called "koinobori" fly in sky 🎏 Note: It is usually wrapped in an oak leaf (the leaf is not eaten). The oak leaf symbolizes family continuity, as old leaves do not fall until new ones grow.

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This is a photo of my breakfast—it's pretty much the same every day. I think it's quite rare even in Japan to make natto, onsen eggs, and shio-koji at home. Especially our homemade natto—the beans are larger than store-bought ones, so it’s more satisfying and really delicious 🫘 By the way, in Japan this time of year is called Golden Week, a series of holidays. This year, the break is from May 2 to May 6. I’m planning to take it easy until tomorrow 😴

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Today I had a teriyaki chicken rice bowl. I really love dishes seasoned with a sweet and savory blend of sugar, soy sauce, sake, and mirin 🐔

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Today I made a Japanese-style seafood curry. It had squid, shrimp, and clams, and the aroma of the dashi was wonderful—it was delicious 🍛

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I created Satoshi plushies in collaboration with Yes Bitcoin Haiti 🇭🇹 🇯🇵 They are working on grassroots Bitcoin education and building a circular economy in Haiti. They have also been selected as a grantee of the Bitcoin Development Fund by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF). In Haiti, the influence of armed groups has been expanding against a backdrop of political instability and poverty, having a serious impact on society as a whole. In 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people. Since then, recovery has remained incomplete, and with the 2021 presidential assassination and another major earthquake, the country continues to face severe conditions today. In Haiti, many people do not have access to reliable banking, and remittance outlets often run out of cash. Even when money arrives digitally, road blockades by armed groups disrupt cash transport and banking operations, making it difficult for people to actually withdraw their funds. Many people in Haiti rely on remittances from family members living abroad, but high fees and difficulties in receiving funds remain major challenges. Additionally, after the 2010 earthquake, concerns were raised about the transparency of how international aid was used, leaving ongoing questions about whether support reliably reaches those in need. In this context, Bitcoin—allowing peer-to-peer value transfer without intermediaries—is gaining attention as a new option. Its ability to enable sending and receiving funds without relying on governments or banks could be highly meaningful in such challenging environments. @Yes Bitcoin Haiti

All five of the Yes Bitcoin Haiti version of Satoshi are now complete! The light blue shirts are inspired by the colors and airy feel often seen in the traditional Haitian dress known as “karabela.”🇭🇹

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I fell behind on my work today, so the fifth Satoshi will be finished tomorrow. It looks like the Satoshis can’t wait to all be together 🎭

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The fourth Yes Bitcoin Haiti version of Satoshi is complete! All five are scheduled to be finished tomorrow 😊

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The third Yes Bitcoin Haiti version of Satoshi is complete! The hat and mask can be removed. You can’t tell what kind of face is underneath—that’s what the Satoshi plush is all about 🎭

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Today I had unadon (grilled eel rice bowl). Eel is more expensive than other fish, so I can’t eat it very often. It’s so delicious that I wish I could eat it until I’m full 🤤