A fulfilling day riding the monorail alone | Living in Japan

Описание: Hello, I’m Sen. I live in Chiba, Japan — it’s right next to Tokyo. Here, I share my daily life in Japan as a Japanese woman 🇯🇵
The weather cleared up, so today I’m taking a ride on the Monorail—a request some of you sent me earlier! 🚝
Along the way, I’ll share a bit about myself, my hobbies, and other personal thoughts.
I also visit two scenic spots: one near the Monorail perfect for photos, and Inohana Castle Ruins (亥鼻城跡) 🏯
After the Monorail adventure, I head home to make traditional Japanese sweets (shiratama 🍡) and enjoy a cozy autumn day.
A peaceful and fulfilling day spent alone😊✨

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Suspension monorails (Chiba urban monorail) & train 🚝
07:39 – About me & Chiba
10:17 – Inohana Castle Ruins 🏯
12:12 – Making Japanese sweets (Shiratama dango) 🍡
16:16 – Final thoughts & reflections

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【🍡 Shiratama dango(Chewy Rice Dumplings)】
Ingredients (makes about 40 pieces)
・Shiratamako (glutinous rice flour): 200g
・Water: 180–190ml
Instructions
1. Gradually add water to the shiratamako while mixing until it forms a smooth dough.
2. Roll the dough into small balls, about 2–3cm in diameter.
3. Boil water in a pot, then add the dumplings.
4. Once they float to the surface, let them cook for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Transfer to cold water to cool, then drain well.

【🍯 Mitarashi Sauce (Sweet Soy Glaze)】
Ingredients
・Light brown sugar (or any sugar you prefer): 50g
・Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
・Potato starch (or cornstarch): 1½ teaspoons
・Water: 70ml
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

【🌸 Kinako Sugar Topping】
Ingredients
・Kinako (roasted soybean flour): 3 tablespoons
・Sugar: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
1. Simply mix the kinako and sugar together.


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