Four Japanese volunteers gathered at the Japanese restaurant "Haru" and ate tempura soba. It was more delicious than I expected. It was 1600KES.

Since it was New Year's Eve Eve, I cooked soba noodles for my Kenyan friend (↓). I thought it was tastier than the soba noodles I had at a Japanese restaurant in Kenya.

On the way back from feeding the catfish at CEMASTEA, I took a tuk-tuk for the 1km journey. However, it started to rain heavily on the way back, and the driver kindly(?) gave me a ride to a covered gas station 3km away (↓). This is Kenya.

I went to the nearby Mamba Village. Mamba is the Swahili word for crocodile. The entrance fee is 500 KES. Apparently, there are crocodiles like this one in Nairobi too. It's scary. The staff member who guided us said that when he was a chi…

It rained for a long time today. This is unusual. The landlord's Christmas party hasn't started yet. This is Kenya.

I went to "Tokyo Restaurant" in Nairobi for the first time. The ramen had good pork, but the soup was sweet and the noodles were Indomie. The tempura flakes on the salad were delicious. 1850KES. The owner is Filipino.

I never dreamed that I would make curry rice for my friend. My friend, who works at Kikkoman East Africa (They sell S&B Golden curry), is the person who got Carrefour to sell Golden Curry (↓). I cooked Golden Curry for her (↓↓).

Since it’s Christmas today, I decided to try the fancy cafe in my neighborhood. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden (↓). Just as I expected, the customers were all tourists. Lunch was a buffet for 11,000 KES (about 12,000 yen)! Is this Ginza or som…

I finally got on a matatu. On my way home after feeding the catfish, I was able to board a large matatu (↓). It only cost 30 KES (about 30 yen) to get home. I feel so fulfilled.

It's common for Kenyans to spend Christmas with their families. So none of my Kenyan friends were with me on Christmas. But my landlord has invited me to their Christmas party on the 27th. I'm looking forward to it. Last year's Christmas p…

I have submitted an Application for Return Route. I will return to Japan on March 20, 2026. My mind suddenly shifted to returning home mode.

I never thought a Kenyan would celebrate my 60th birthday. We delivered some delicious sushi (↓). And I was given a lovely bag made from kitenge, an East African fabric (↓↓). Thank you so much！

I rode in a tuk-tuk for the first time (↓). I went to CEMASTEA to feed the catfish, and on my way home I took a tuk-tuk. It cost 30 KES (about 30 yen). It's much cheaper than a taxi (220KES). I always thought tuk-tuks were a nuisance, but …

I had Thai food delivered for the first time.

I went to Two Rivers Mall, which has a big Ferris wheel.Ferris is the name of the person who built the Ferris wheel, just like the Ferris at Ferris University in Japan.

Today is the last day of CEMASTEA 2025. We had a luncheon(↓). I found out that my counterpart is retiring today. What's that!!?

This year, there will be no team building event due to budget cuts from the government.However, CEMASTEA has paid a bonus of 22,400 KES to all staff, which they call "Christmas money." This amount is higher than the starting salary of a un…

The staff are sad that there has been no communication about the annual team building event. CEMASTEA probably doesn't have the budget. A new invention called "Kwaheri (Goodbye)(↓).” It made me laugh. It is fitting for the final exhibit.

Tomorrow, all CEMASTEA staff will go on a team building trip. However, it has not been announced whether we will actually go or where we will go. It was the same last year. This is Kenya.

The day after tomorrow, all of us staff will probably go on a team building trip. However, it has not been announced whether we are actually going or where we are going. Are our executives trying to surprise us? I wish they would surprise …

I had plenty of time today, so I took a walk in the morning (↓) and went to Mama Ngina Waterfront in the afternoon(↓). The Indian Ocean was beautiful. I'm writing this from Mombasa's Moi International Airport (↓).

I'm writing this from Mombasa Sheratton Regency Hotel(↓) right now.I swam in the hotel pool(↓) and saw the Mombasa port and Mombasa stationin(↓). Traveling alone is a great way to practice English conversation. I tried the grilled tilapia …

Today is a holiday. I tried delivery for the first time. It was cheap! They deliver from a KFC 3km away for 100 yen. Considering the round-trip taxi fare and the time it takes, I want to order delivery all the time from now on. It was the …

I visited National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). A JICA volunteer is working at NEMA. She used to inspect food at a Japanese food company, but here she is working to improve the quality of water inspections.

Kitenge is a cotton fabric with a typical East African pattern. A friend of mine made me a tie out of kitenge. She majored in fashion at the K××××××× University. It's the best tie. I will visit the Japanese Embassy in Kenya twice in Januar…

I am currently prototyping a solar cooker. The water temperature has risen to 41 degrees. If I use a black pot, it will absorb more light and the water temperature will rise even more.

The twins visited today. They are the sons of CEMASTEA staff.

”After today, I’ve decided I no longer want to meet you in person. The public attention makes me uncomfortable..." This is a message I received from a Kenyan friend. We often had lunch together and practiced language exchange. But it made …

I had lunch(↓) with a Kenyan friend in Chinatown today. The portions were so big that we ate for two and a half hours.

I think this(↓) will be a great environmental education. So I interviewed the staff at CEMASTEA and created this. This is my 120th exhibit. This week's project was a large one aimed at university professors and others.