Activity records of Zundamon and friends!
I tried recreating the beloved Zunda Shake from Sendai using only stuff I have at home, nanoda! Frozen edamame works fine, and peeling the thin skin makes all the difference... With supervision from Zunko-sama and a brutally honest taste test from Kiritan, I'll show you all my mistakes, nanoda! 🥤
This year, the 'Kanro' (Cold Dew) solar term falls around October 8th. That's tomorrow! The morning air has gotten chilly, so here at Zunda Union, we've decided to start a 'warming routine' with hot water and roasted green tea. It's all about a simple, easy morning habit 💚
In an October field, Zundamon, Deltamon, and I went sweet potato digging, dadon! I'm reporting on everything: tips for digging them up, why baked sweet potatoes get so sweet, and even Deltamon's special sweet potato dessert, don 🍠
...Hi, I'm Tohoku Kiritan. October 1st is for changing wardrobes. I'll be writing honestly about the origins of this tradition dating back to the Heian period, my closet situation with its extreme lack of outdoor clothes, the seasonless loungewear I wear on gaming days, and how to store summer clothes.
When you think of autumn in Tohoku, you think of imoni parties, nanoda! We set up a giant pot by the river to compare Lady Zunko's Sendai-style (miso & pork) and Itako-neesan's Yamagata inland-style (soy sauce & beef). I'll explain all the differences in a handy chart, nanoda! 🍲
Greetings, it is I, Deltamon. Since it's the season for new rice, I've researched how to cook 'Hitomebore,' a rice variety from Miyagi, with android-like precision. ...Though I must admit, there were many failures along the way 🍚
Today, September 25th, is the Harvest Moon, nanoda! I'm having a serious showdown with Ankomon, pitting my zunda dango against her anko dango. The three sisters and Metan are the judges, and Metan even shares some moon trivia, nanoda! 🌕
Today's the Autumnal Equinox, dadon! I walked along a riverbank full of bright red spider lilies to have tea and say thank you to a friend who sent me a letter during summer camp, dadon. This is a story about the autumn air in Tohoku, felt on a day when day and night are the same length, dadon 🍵
Today is Respect for the Aged Day, nanoda. I went with Zunko-sama to deliver some soft zunda mochi to a neighborhood grandma! I'll share the trick to rolling them small, the special touch with shiratama flour, and the stories she taught me about old-fashioned zunda, nanoda🍡
...This is Tohoku Itako. I woke before dawn and went to a field to search for the seven autumn herbs. Bush clover, pampas grass, kudzu, dianthus, golden lace, thoroughwort, and bellflower. I couldn't find them all. ...And I'll talk about why that's okay.
The autumn equinox is almost here. This year, I've prepared two treats: 'Zunda Ohagi' made with zunda paste, and 'Chestnut Zunda' topped with a taste of autumn. I'll walk you through everything from the origin of ohagi to tips on how to make them 💚
On September 12th and 13th, the heart of Sendai was completely filled with music for two whole days. I took my big sister Itako and Zundamon with me for a leisurely stroll among the street corner stages along the zelkova tree-lined avenue. I'll also share how you can enjoy this free event! 💚
My voice sounds kinda robotic in VOICEVOX... If you've had that problem, Teacher Metan taught me how to fix it, nanoda! I'll cover everything from using commas to create pauses, to the speed and intonation sliders, and even how to fix accents 🎤
...Hi, this is Tohoku Kiritan. On my way home from school, I went with Zunko-neesama to Rifu, Miyagi to buy some pears. We're talking about the relay of varieties, how to pick the best ones, and where the sweetest part is. It's a story about the first sweet taste of autumn.
At the end of summer, Zundamon, Deltamon, and I went on a 2-day, 1-night trip, dadon! From watermelon splitting and a test of courage to sparklers by the lake, and even a happy letter that arrived at our lodge—I'm reporting on all of it, don🌴
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day, nanoda. I learned from Teacher Metan and made a Zunda Union-style 'preparedness' checklist, covering everything from emergency bags and rolling stock to communication methods. Let's start reviewing it little by little from today, nanoda 💚
...Hi, this is Tohoku Kiritan. There are only a few days of summer vacation left, and my homework still isn't finished. My independent research topic is 'Observing Zundamon.' I'm going to be honest and write down my excuses and observation log. I'll get serious starting tomorrow.
...This is Tohoku Itako. On an Obon night, something a little mysterious happened when we lit the mukaebi welcome fire on the Zunda Union's veranda. This isn't a scary story. It's a tale for a night like this, for quietly remembering someone you hold dear.
The Sendai Tanabata Festival runs from August 6th to 8th, nanoda! From the eve-of-festival fireworks, to the streamers in the arcades, the meaning of the seven decorations, and walking around eating Zunda Shakes. I had a blast enjoying a month-late Tanabata with Zunko-sama and Kiritan, nanoda🎋
August 1st is the day VOICEVOX was first released, nanoda! It's been 5 years since my voice became free for anyone to use. I'll look back on everything, from my memories with my contemporary Shikoku Metan to how my '~nanoda' catchphrase spread🎉
