food

Recommended zero-calorie beverages (sugar-free, artificial sweeteners)

As I wrote in the article below the other day, I've become quite hooked on sugar-free drinks. (Reference: Acesulfame K (artificial sweetener) vs. Sugar: Which is more harmful?) As I wrote in that article, for people who love sweets but can't give them up, drinks with artificial sweeteners can be a good help...
2017.08.20 2026.09.05
food
game

My impressions after 15 hours of playing Dragon Quest XI (3DS version)

I've played Dragon Quest XI (3DS version) for about 15 hours now. My party now has around 7 members, and I'm at the point where they're opening the floodgates to the open sea. So far, I haven't been wiped out, and the story is progressing smoothly...
2017.08.18 2026.09.03
game
baseball

For beginners in amateur baseball: Outfield defense - only 3 types of hits.

In my previous article, "Basic Outfield Defense Tips for Beginners in Amateur Baseball," I wrote about outfield defense in general. This time, I'd like to write about handling hits in the outfield. There aren't that many patterns for outfield hits. Hits that go over your head, hits that drop in front of you...
2017.08.16 2025.08.27
baseball
game

My impressions after 3 hours of playing Dragon Quest 11 (3DS version)

Having finished the game I was currently playing, I've finally decided to buy Dragon Quest 11 (3DS version). I've played Dragon Quest 1 through 8 before, and only played a little of 9. This time, 11 has a pretty good reputation, so I have high expectations. Now, let's get started...
2017.08.14 2018.10.11
game
food

Which is worse for your health: acesulfame K (artificial sweetener) or sugar?

Recently, I've been seeing a lot of zero-calorie drinks around town. Many of them use artificial sweeteners, and when you look at the ingredients, you'll find "acesulfame K." In the past, stevia was the most common artificial sweetener, but now acesulfame K is more prevalent. This acesulfame...
2017.08.12 2026.09.05
food
life

Things to Consider When Naming Your Child | Watch Out for Repeated Vowels and Sound

My child will be born soon, so I'd like to write down my thoughts on how to name a baby. I think everyone has imagined what to name their child at some point. Recently, there's been talk of "sparkly names" and, conversely, "wrinkly names"...
2017.08.10 2026.09.06
life
mahjong

Considering the differences in mindset between those who play real-life mahjong and those who play online mahjong.

There are two main types of mahjong: real-life mahjong, where players physically touch the tiles, and online mahjong, played through a computer without physical contact. While both are mahjong, there are significant differences in the temperament and playing style of players in the two types. Regarding mahjong...
2017.08.08 2020.01.26
mahjong
mahjong

This one book is all you need! "301 Essential Mahjong Discard Schemes" (Author: G. Uzaku, Editor: Makoto Fukuchi) - Recommended Mahjong Strategy Book

In recent years, top players of the online mahjong game "Tenhou" have been publishing strategy books one after another. While the content varies, some books only give the reader the illusion of becoming stronger. Furthermore, many books, even if they contain correct information, fail to translate into concrete practical application. Among them...
2017.08.06 2022.01.12
mahjong
game

Review and strategy notes for the free SRPG game "Heartium".

This is a review article for the free SRPG game "Heartium." It's a game with a substantial amount of content, and is recommended for fans of Graymerca. I've summarized my impressions and key gameplay points.
2017.08.04 2026.09.05
game
work

An article for people who want to quit their job and change careers.

I've been working for 10 years now, and there have been many times when I've wanted to quit or change jobs. Ultimately, I didn't change jobs, but I did go through the job search process. I'd like to write about the actions and thoughts I took during that time. The triggers for wanting to quit my job...
2017.08.03 2019.02.23
work
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