"Spring brings night cherry blossoms. Summer brings stars. Autumn brings full moons. Winter brings snow. That's enough to make sake taste good. If it still tastes bad, it's a sign that something is wrong with yourself."

"In the 24 solar terms, May 5th to May 20th is called 'Rikka'."
"As the greenery of plants becomes denser day by day, 'Rikka', which begins with Golden Week, is considered the start of 'summer' on the calendar."

"This period, filled with events like 'Children's Day' and 'Mother's Day', often sees many people suffering from 'May blues', with many unable to go to school or work after Golden Week."

"'Clear misty weather, the green sky, and the feeling of peacefulness; are they there or not, as we play,' is a passage from an anonymous poet in the 'Japanese and Chinese Recitation Collection'."

"The phenomenon of 'Itoyuu' (literally, 'thread play'), also known as 'heat haze', occurs due to differences in air density and the refractive index of light. It is frequently observed on days when the ground is wet after rain and the temperature rises. Ancient people used the term 'Itoyuu' to describe how the warm air of spring rises, resembling threads dancing."

"The seasonal ingredients of 'Rikka' are 1) sea bream, 2) strawberries, and 3) avocados."

"Sea bream contains various nutrients such as 'vitamin B1', which helps in carbohydrate metabolism, 'EPA', which is effective in preventing hypertension, and 'DHA', which can also contribute to preventing dementia."

"Strawberries, often associated with Christmas, are actually in season from spring to early summer. They contain a large amount of 'vitamin C' and dietary fiber, with strawberries having the highest content of 'folic acid' among fruits."

"Avocados, known as a superfood, are excellent for revitalizing the body and mind weakened by 'May blues'. In addition to 20 essential vitamins, they also contain minerals, potassium, and folic acid. Avocado supports fatigue recovery, detoxification, and improves bowel movements, but caution is needed due to its high fat content."

"'Rikka', heralding the arrival of summer, is one of the most comfortable times of the year."
"Wouldn't it be nice to feel the refreshing breeze and the greenery of trees?"
"I'll tell you the simplest 'stress relief' method."
"That method is to observe natural scenery or take a walk in nature."

"There are two important factors for making a meal delicious."
"One is being hungry."
"The other is savoring seasonal ingredients."

"Let's savor seasonal ingredients, replenish our minds and bodies with nutrients, and overcome life's challenges today."