> These vests are worn in bed. These have zippers. I have seen some in catalogs that have sleeves. I guess we could call them blanket jackets. Click on the label below to see other ways we keep warm here. … Continue reading →

> Baba gave this hot water bottle to us when Big Sister was a baby. We used it to warm her bed. And later Little Brother’s bed. All of it is made of plastic.

> It occurred to me that you may not know what an American hot water bottle looks like. My sister gave this to us when Big Sister was a baby. It is 11cm x 17 cm. It is made out … Continue reading →

> This “hot water bottle” was at the little shop (see pictures below). See the pink string at the top of the package? It wasn’t hanging, but it was attached to a string of other products. This hot water bottle … Continue reading →

> The shoe brush I bought came in this package. It looks home-made, doesn’t it? See the picures below of the “little shop of everything”.

> This electric pad was made for pets. Its diameter is 29 cm. A cushion or rug is supposed to be placed on top. The pet should not lie or sleep directly on it. Our dogs don’t like it. Actually, … Continue reading →

> This is a kotatsu. See the black thing under the table top and the wire hanging down? It looks like an electric table, doesn’t it? That is a heating unit. This is a low table. You would have to … Continue reading →

> I thought these were funny when I first came to Japan many years ago. Electric carpets! They are cosy, though. We are advised not to fall asleep on them. We should also use a cushion while sitting on them. … Continue reading →