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Autumn decluttering checklist for a cleaner life

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Do you think that spring cleaning is something you do at the end of the year? In fact, doing water work in the freezing cold at the end of the year, or cleaning up the house at the end of a busy year, is both mentally and physically taxing. Autumn is the best season for decluttering and tidying up, when it’s sunny and cool and the windows can be fully opened for ventilation. If you let go of unnecessary items in conjunction with changing clothes, you can welcome the new year in a relaxed manner by just doing your usual cleaning at the end of the year. This time, we will provide you with a “Location-specific Autumn Decluttering Checklist” that summarizes the criteria for discarding items without hesitation.

Easy, light exercise habits to start when the seasons change

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Have you ever bought a pair of running shoes and started running, thinking, The weather is getting better and I want to get rid of my lack of exercise?'' or joining an expensive gym, only to end up spending three days at a gym? The human brain recognizes sudden lifestyle changes as dangerous,’’ and has a strong defensive instinct (homeostasis) that attempts to return to the previous state. Relying on willpower to impose hard training is a recipe for failure. Particularly in autumn, when the body tends to feel sluggish due to temperature changes, small-step exercise habits such as not trying too hard'' and starting with 3 minutes a day’’ are most effective.

Clever freezing techniques to save money and time

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900

As food prices continue to rise these days, ``refrigeration’’ is the most powerful weapon to protect your household finances. Even if you buy large packs of meat and vegetables at a cheap price during weekend sales, you end up putting the cart before the horse if you end up spoiling them in the back of the refrigerator without being able to use them all. However, if you simply throw the packaged ingredients into the freezer, the flavor will become dry due to freezer burn (drying and oxidation) and dripping. By learning the correct preparation and packing techniques, you can preserve the deliciousness of your food for a month and dramatically shorten your cooking time on weekdays. In this article, we will explain the secret of frozen stock that will save you money and save time.

Easy and quick soup recipes made with seasonal autumn ingredients

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900

In autumn, when the mornings and evenings get colder, ``soup with lots of ingredients’’ will gradually warm your tired body from the core. Ingredients that are in season in autumn (mushrooms, root vegetables, pumpkins, etc.) are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and are perfect for immune care during the change of seasons, when summer fatigue tends to drag on. Here are three time-saving soup recipes that can be made in just 10 minutes after returning home, even on busy weekdays, with minimal use of knives and pots.

Autumn night routine habits to improve sleep quality

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900

As autumn approaches, more and more people start to feel unwell, such as not being able to wake up refreshed in the morning or feeling sluggish during the day. The main cause of this is ``autumn fatigue’’ (cold fatigue), in which the autonomic nervous system becomes exhausted due to the sudden temperature difference between daytime and morning and evening. How you spend your time before bed is most important in order to get a good night’s sleep and be fully charged with energy the next morning. The human body is designed to naturally become sleepy when the core body temperature drops. This time, we will introduce a time-scheduled night routine that utilizes the 90 minutes before bedtime to help you get the best night’s sleep.

Easy recipes to make with leftover summer vegetables

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Brightly colored and nutritious summer vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, and peppers. Have you ever bought a lot of food when it was on sale or received it from your neighbor and now you have some leftover in your refrigerator? Summer vegetables have a high moisture content and are easily spoiled, so it’s best to make them ahead of time while they’re still fresh. This time, I’d like to introduce you to some easy and delicious pre-made recipes that allow you to use up a lot of leftover summer vegetables.

Physical condition management and lifestyle habits during the change of seasons

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900

It is often said that it is easy to get sick during the change of seasons,'' but this is by no means a matter of imagination. At this time of year, when the temperature difference is severe, the autonomic nervous system that regulates body temperature is working at full capacity, and energy is wasted drastically. As a result, the balance of the autonomic nervous system is disrupted, making it easier to cause symptoms called temperature fatigue’’ such as malaise, headaches, insomnia, and gastrointestinal complaints. This time, we will introduce key points about physical condition management and lifestyle habits to survive the change of seasons in good health.

Storage ideas to make changing clothes easier this fall

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

This is the season when the morning and evening winds become colder and we feel the arrival of full-fledged autumn. It’s time to change your clothes, but it’s depressing when you pull out your fall clothes from the closet and find they’re all wrinkled, or you don’t know where anything is, and it becomes a big day-long job. In fact, changing your clothes every season will be dramatically easier if you just make a few changes to your storage methods. This time, we will introduce smart storage ideas that will save you the hassle of changing clothes.

How to refresh yourself on the weekend without stress

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

On weekdays, we are busy with work, relationships, housework, etc., and stress and fatigue build up without us even realizing it. Have you ever ended your weekend feeling exhausted and just staring at your smartphone in bed, only to regret on Monday morning that you should have gotten more rest? “Strategic refreshment” is necessary to make the most of your holidays and reset your mind and body. This time, we will introduce recommended ways to refresh yourself on the weekend without building up stress.

Easy and delicious recipes to make for a week

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Weekday evenings are often so busy with work, picking up kids, etc. that you don’t have the energy or energy to make dinner from scratch. You end up relying on eating out and side dishes, which leads to increased food costs, unbalanced nutrition, and self-loathing…The solution to such problems is to make pre-made meals in bulk on the weekend. This time, I’d like to introduce some ideas that can be easily made even by beginners, and can be made for a week to enrich your daily meals.

A review guide to eliminate subscription waste

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Subscription services have become firmly established in our lives, such as video streaming, unlimited music listening, e-books, fitness apps, and regular food delivery. It’s attractive that you can easily sign up for a contract because it’s affordable, ranging from a few hundred yen to a few thousand yen per month, but according to Chiritsumo calculations, it can end up costing you a lot of money each year. This time, we will introduce a guide to reviewing your subscriptions to eliminate waste in your household budget.

Convenient goods and ideas to save time on daily housework

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Amidst the hectic daily routine of work and childcare, many people wish they could cut down on housework and have more time for themselves. The more you aim for perfection in housework, the more you’ll end up feeling exhausted before you know it. The correct answer for modern housework is to rely on “convenient tools and systems” rather than “spirit and perseverance.” This time, we will introduce some useful products and small ideas that will dramatically reduce the time required to do daily housework.

How to use flea market apps to sell unwanted items at high prices

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Clothes you no longer wear sitting in your closet, or home appliances you no longer use after buying new ones. It would be a waste to just throw it away. By using flea market apps such as Mercari and Rakuma, you can turn unnecessary items into pocket money. However, if you just put it up for sale, you may not be able to sell it, or you may be sold at a low price. This time, we will introduce tips on how to sell unwanted items quickly and at a higher price using flea market apps.

For beginners in Poi activities: Tips for easily accumulating points

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Poikatsu'' allows you to earn points every time you shop and save money in your daily life. Many people may be interested in seeing posts on social media saying, I’ve saved tens of thousands of yen worth of points every month!’’ but are hesitant because they think it’s difficult or troublesome. In fact, poi-katsu doesn’t require any special skills, and anyone can easily start using it by just changing a few habits in their daily life. This time, we will introduce tips for beginners to Poi activities to ensure that you can accumulate points.

How to save tens of thousands of yen a year by reviewing your smartphone communication costs

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900

When reviewing your monthly household accounts, the most effective way to reduce costs without sacrificing your quality of life (QOL) is to reduce fixed costs. Among these, the first thing you should review is your smartphone’s communication costs (data plan). Do you somehow continue to use an expensive plan from a major carrier because you’ve been under contract for a long time or because the process of changing plans is troublesome? It is not uncommon to save tens of thousands of yen to hundreds of thousands of yen a year just by reviewing your communication costs.

5 morning routines that will change how you use your time

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900

As the saying goes, “He who controls the morning controls the day,” how you use your time in the morning has a big impact on your motivation and productivity for the rest of the day. If you always end up sleeping until the last minute and rushing out of the house in a hurry, why not wake up a little earlier and adopt a “morning routine”? This time, we will introduce five recommended morning routines that will give you peace of mind and dramatically change the way you use your time.

Freezing techniques to make food last longer

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Have you ever bought ingredients in bulk on a sale day at the supermarket, only to end up spoiling them before you can use them all and end up throwing them away? The skill of ``freezing’’ is essential for reducing food waste and saving food costs. However, if you just toss it in the freezer, the texture will be bad when it thaws, and the taste will be lost due to frost. This time, we will introduce techniques for freezing food to preserve its freshness and taste for a longer period of time.

How to use air conditioners to wisely reduce your electricity bill in summer

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900

Summer in Japan continues to be so hot that it makes the news every year. Proper use of air conditioners is essential to prevent heat stroke, but at the same time, you are concerned about your electricity bill. Now that electricity bills are soaring, we will introduce you to smart ways to reduce the power consumption of your air conditioner while maintaining your comfort.

First of all, it is the most basic of basics, but it is more effective to increase the airflow rather than lowering the set temperature. Air conditioners consume the most electricity when lowering the set temperature. If you want to achieve the same perceived temperature, keeping the set temperature around 28 degrees and increasing the air volume to “strong” or using a fan or circulator to circulate cold air throughout the room will significantly save on electricity bills.