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I started a blog called “The Baby Boomer Generation’s Miscellaneous Blog”（Dankai-sedai no garakutatyou:団塊世代の我楽多（がらくた）帳） in July 2018, about a year before I fully retired. More than six years have passed since then, and the number of articles has increased considerably.
So, in order to make them accessible to people who don’t understand Japanese, I decided to translate my past articles into English and publish them.
It may sound a bit exaggerated, but I would like to make this my life’s work.
It should be noted that haiku and waka （Japanese short fixed form poems） are quite difficult to translate into English, so some parts are written in Japanese.
If you are interested in haiku or waka and would like to know more, please read introductory or specialized books on haiku or waka written in English.
I also write many articles about the Japanese language. I would be happy if these inspire more people to want to learn Japanese.
my blog’s URL:団塊世代の我楽多（がらくた）帳 | 団塊世代が雑学や面白い話を発信しています
my X’s URL:団塊世代の我楽多帳（@historia49) on X
(Reference) Original article in Japanese
Although COVID-19 vaccinations have finally begun, the emergence of new strains means that the end of the pandemic is still not in sight.
With travel still restricted, there seems to be an increase in “stay-at-home demand.”
While it’s easy to feel anxious during times like these, worrying about the future won’t solve anything, so why not enjoy some “gourmet food delivered to your door”?
This time, we’ll introduce some highly popular, high-quality “gourmet food delivered to your door.”
1. Hokkaido Seafood
Hokkaido is blessed with abundant seafood and mountain produce nurtured by its northern land and harsh seas.
Among them, the seafood nurtured by the rough waters of the North Sea is exceptionally delicious.
(1) Hokkaido Luxury Seafood 7-Piece Set
(2) Hokkaido Seafood Gourmet Assortment
(3) Snow crab and king crab
2. Beef
Beef is undoubtedly a highly popular “gourmet food delivery” item regardless of the season. There’s nothing wrong with occasionally indulging in a top-quality, premium beef. Fine dining enriches life.
(1) Japanese Black Wagyu Beef A4/A5 Rank
(2) Kobe beef sirloin steak
(3) Matsusaka beef
3. Tiger Pufferfish
When I was younger, I didn’t appreciate the mild flavor of tiger pufferfish, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to understand its deliciousness.
Now, when winter comes, I crave pufferfish dishes.
4. Eel
Eel is a representative delicacy that can be enjoyed year-round, not just on the “Day of the Ox” during the summer. While there are cheaper Chinese-produced eels available, it’s always better to savor the delicious taste of domestically produced eel.
