Why is the End of January the Most Crucial Time?
Nordic walking on snow feels like I am going cross-country skiing. Today’s meditation is reviewing this month. As I
Author: omimerchant
I am a writer and a sustainable prosperity coach. I live in Hino town in Japan which is the birthplace of Omi-Hino-merchants, one of the most successful merchants in Japan during the 18th century and the 19th century. As a matter of fact, I live in a house that used to belong to an Omi-merchant. In this blog, I am introducing ways to be sustainably prosperous, by sharing ideas I gained from Omi-merchants, natural farming, Zen, Japanese traditional ways of living, psychology, success motivational philosophies, and spirituality.
Fried Fermented Brown Rice with Jerusalem Artichoke and Broccoli
I made fried rice with fermented brown rice, Jerusalem artichoke, and broccoli. What a super dish! What is
Making Kamakura, a Japanese Igloo
It snowed a lot today. So we decided to make Kamakura, a Japanese igloo. This size is big enough for
The Second Satoyama Cycling This Year
My son and I went Satoyama cycling for the second time this year last weekend. Well, it is our usual
Natto with Broccoli and Jerusalem Artichoke the Healthiest Combination
I came up with a new natto dish: Natto with vegetables. It has all kinds of vegetables; broccoli, Jerusalem
How to Stay in Tune with Energies of Super Moons and Other Celestial Events
I have been going Satoyama nordic walking almost every day, even on a cloudy day. It has a different feeling
Broccoli Miso Soup Turned Out to be a Super Food
I have been making all kinds of miso soup these days and one I like is broccoli miso soup. Actually,
Dondo-Yaki Marks the End of New Year’s Celebrations
Last Monday Dondo-Yaki fire festivals were held at many shrines in Hino and the one at Watamuki Shrine was the
Why Is Satoyama Nordic Walking Suitable For the Kind of Meditation I do?
I said I enjoyed nordic walking and it was suitable for the kind of meditation I do. Well, what
Omi-merchant's way of Sustainable Prosperity 