夏の思い出2025 お祭り行ったり家でお祭りめし作ったり たこ焼き・いか焼きなど Memories of Summer 2025 / Japanese Home Cooking & Life Vlog
Memories of Summer 2025 Bonus: Our Toys Hold Mid-Summer Pro Wrestling Festival Watching the Northern Alps sink into the setting sun, I headed to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Good evening, I’ve come to see the festival. This festival features beautiful stages dating back to the Edo period and other times. Some stages were covered with sheets, likely due to concerns about rain, which was a bit disappointing. Still, every stage was beautifully designed, and the music was wonderful. They’ve been a familiar presence at festivals since I was a child. It’s been so long since I’ve seen them, I almost cried… And my biggest attraction at this festival is this person. It’s the fox on the Hori Muikamachi stage. With that expression and those front paws… The fox is located here on the two-story stage. Here’s the fox during the music performance. I’ve been a huge fan of this person since I first saw him as a child. He’s just so adorable! As for the fox’s age, he must have been here since 1854, so he must be over 170 years old…? Once the music died down, he looked very satisfied. So cute… To me, this is what I mean by “moe moe kyun.” By the way, I have relatives who are from the town where this setting is set. Watching the lion dance. Towards the end, the stage began to move, and the fighting music between the stages began. The fox has arrived! (・∀・) Now, please bear with me for a moment as I want to follow the fox’s brave figure. During the fighting music, the fox wears a hand towel as its headband. Although it is small, you can really feel the fox’s full of spirit. The distant view is too cute… (*´ω｀*) The fox is a mechanical doll, but it has the aura of a living being… No, it is alive, isn’t it? The fox begins to move while dancing vigorously. The fox and the other performers are all very old, but I hope they stay healthy and well. I sincerely hope so. The next day was the children’s yabusame. Sorry, but since it’s a festival where children are the main focus, I blurred the footage a bit. It was nice to see the cute horses, too. I love horses. There was also a fox. They’re doing their best in the heat. Metron is hydrated, too. “Come on, cold tea, too,” I say. I’m back. I bought some freshly baked takoyaki on my way home. [Kujo-Negi(Green Onion) & Salt-based Sauce Takoyaki by Yakitateya] They were so soft I couldn’t pick them up with my chopsticks. They look delicious… After the yabusame, a Shinto ritual is held in the shrine grounds, but we couldn’t make it due to scheduling conflicts. I think there were stalls selling takoyaki, crepes, and other things at the shrine, but unfortunately, they weren’t available. So, please enjoy some delicious freshly baked takoyaki with your beer. They were so soft. The inside is soft and gooey. Let’s eat. Later, on a weekend evening. Maybe it’s because it’s been so hot every day, but I’m exhausted. I won’t be cooking much tonight, so I’ll just have a drink with Baru. Relaxing at home. I found some cheap boiled scallop strings at the supermarket. They have a subtle flavor when eaten raw, so I’m lightly cooking them. I hope they’ll be delicious… Since I’m using the camera with one hand, I can’t present them well… [Garlic & Chili Style Scallop Mantle & Aletta] For now , I just want to sit back and relax. ★The soft vinyl figures that appear from time to time have been sterilized★ [Bandai Ultra Soft Vinyl Series] Baru-san brought me some snacks like octopus on his way home. I want to eat octopus. Don’t tell Taurine, the octopus plush toy. [Mr.Taurine wriggling in the shadows] I’ll eat it secretly. [Cut Big Blue Octopus Sashimi] The octopus is delicious. It’s so soft I wish someone would teach me how to boil it. Shall we try the scallop strings? This thing looks a little gross… but it’s the perfect accompaniment to beer. It’s so delicious, you can’t stop eating it. I also had a few other things. I’m wearing a loose panda T-shirt, but I’m off to clean my family’s grave. Mr. Nose Hair, please stay home. Cleaning the grave. Lighting the welcoming fire a day early. My dad said it’s fine if it’s early. Lighting incense at the Buddhist altar with my dad. Enjoying pickles made from eggplants in my family’s garden. Admiring dogs. My grandma’s dog, Kinako. She’s getting old, and her eyes and ears are getting weaker, but she never misses the sound of the refrigerator opening. Such a fluffy dog. Kinako, you’re looking at the fridge… Today, I’m going to make some festival food at home and have a drink. Making street food at home is so much fun. It’s so exciting. First, I skewered some lightly pickled cucumbers I’d prepared in advance. [Festival-style Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers] It’s hot, so I’ll go quickly. Unfortunately, they only sold squid without tentacles. [Grilled Squid] Two squids for Baru-san. [Grilled Corn] [Baked Potato] [Yakisoba] The hot plate is for keeping the yakisoba and other dishes warm. Next to this, I’ll be grilling takoyaki. Before that, please give me a cold drink. [Gari Gari Kun Soda & Tako-highball] Cheers. Now, let’s get to making takoyaki. We’ll add the batter later, so for now, it’s a bit rough. I also tried making something like takoyaki-sized Osaka-style grilled cheese, and adding sausages in addition to the octopus. Octopus is expensive these days, so even if the onions and other ingredients are unevenly distributed, I can manage it while cooking. More importantly, be careful not to let the batter spill under the takoyaki pan, as it’ll be a hassle. I’ve been using this takoyaki maker for several years, but it cooks quite unevenly. There’s a big difference between areas that cook quickly and areas that don’t cook easily, so I’ve dubbed it the “intense takoyaki maker.” I’m no pro when it comes to cooking takoyaki, so please be lenient. The heat seems to be weak on the front stretch…around the backstretch. It’s hard to flip the small prototype Osaka-yaki. Baru-san has started tending to the front stretch, which is hard to cook. By the way, Taurine the octopus isn’t around today. He’s usually wandering around there, but because I’m cooking takoyaki and there’s a risk of oil splashing, he’s playing with the Ultra Monster soft vinyl figures in another room. He seems to be watching Kaiju No. 8 and Dandadan over there. It’s a little burnt…but since I’m not offering it to other people, I’ll let it slide. The tiny Osaka-yaki imitation didn’t roll up properly, but that’s ok… the extra oil gave it a crispy exterior, and it was done. [Takoyaki] These takoyaki were soft and gooey inside. I’ll show you later, but first, I wanted to try something else. The grilled corn was a surefire hit. Fragrant and delicious. The squid was chewy and squid-like. Perfect for those who love chewy things. With a subtle sweetness and a hint of ginger, it’s a fantastic snack. Half-sized lightly pickled vegetables. These are great to have on a hot summer day. And these potatoes… They sell potato butter at festival stalls, but since I’m not a fan of butter, I made baked potatoes with margarine. Sorry, Baru-san. Baru-san preferred fewer toppings, like at the stalls, so I made yakisoba with only cabbage and pork. It was absolutely delicious. The noodles were simply delicious. By the way, the tiny Osaka-yaki was a bit disappointing. Now, I’ll make some more takoyaki and show you the inside. Squish. It’s my favorite word. It’s Obon, so Dada-chan, the horror guy, has come. Welcome. Would you like some Tako-highball? Here you go. I’ve made some snacks, so please have some. We ‘ve finished making the takoyaki, so the oil won’t fly anymore, so please invite the others over later. The next day is our wedding anniversary. Preparing lunch. [Onigiri Meal, Stuff Like This Will Do] On the right is Baru-san’s portion, and on the left is mine. Following the example , a big rice ball. The rice ball contains boiled whitebait and spicy pepper miso. Miso soup with gluten and konnyaku. The omelet on the left looks delicious… Takoyaki with well-chilled baby cucumber and tomatoes from my parents’ garden. The takoyaki are leftovers from yesterday. We also gave Baru some roasted spicy pepper. Spicy pepper is a summer vegetable in Nagano Prefecture, made from green chili peppers. Spicy pepper is Baru’s favorite food. We roast it and add a little soy sauce, or make spicy pepper miso to go with rice. It’s a summer flavor. The rice balls are delicious ((*o･ω･)o Yummy♪ They’re huge… I wonder if I can finish two. Omelet, sausages, and rice balls. Simple and consistently destructive (*´ω｀*) Delicious! After this, as is our annual tradition, we went to buy Bandai soft vinyl figures. We’ve already decided which new soft vinyl figures we’ll be welcoming into our home, and we’re really looking forward to it. And then the three of them arrived. Welcome. Antler seems interested in the lightly pickled vegetables in the back. Everyone is interacting. Antler is definitely interested in the lightly pickled vegetables. I wonder if he’s hungry? Just then, I hurriedly started making pickles. What’s going on? I also took care of the rice bran bed. What on earth am I being shown… I never thought I’d be such a monster suited to pickles… A shock runs through our household. Suddenly, my hands have been cold since morning. The cause is this. A type of chili pepper called Botan Kosho. When I was making this, I accidentally touched the seeds with my bare hands… I heard that beer is good for soothing the pain caused by chili peppers, so I’ve been having beer since morning. Apparently oily foods are also good, so I’ll try some fried chicken. Today, I’m frying tempura with these sore hands, but it hurts. The camera is shaky, so I’ll limit the amount of photos I take. This is soft-boiled egg tempura. I’m afraid it might explode, so I only fry it for about 30-40 seconds. [ Tempura ] I ended up frying a lot, even though my hands hurt… But Baru-san eats a lot of tempura, so it’s okay. The cold glass of octopus highball is gentle on my hands. Let’s eat. The flounder has soft white meat, it’s delicious. What do you think of the inside of the soft-boiled egg tempura? Maybe it would have been better if it was a little softer… But, considering that it will be dipped in tempura sauce, this is probably just right. I think this is probably the kind of taste that makes your mouth water (*´ω｀*) With prices so high and oil being expensive, I fry tempura sparingly. I actually want to fry tempura in plenty of oil. The amount of oil makes all the difference in the finished product… as long as it’s not too rough. But, you know, this tempura isn’t bad either. It’s crispy and freshly fried, and very tasty. My hands were hurting, so I sliced all the vegetables into rounds. I usually cut eggplants lengthwise, but I’ll hold off today. Tempura manju, which I think many people are unfamiliar with . The manju for tempura was sold out, so I used this Takato Sakura manju… I think? I used it instead and was surprised at how delicious it was. It’s filled with smooth bean paste. The Obon holidays end tomorrow. But the heat is still lingering. And… [Bonus video: Summer special edition: Midsummer Pro Wrestling Festival Live commentary by Ondoku-san ] Hello to all toy wrestling fans across the country It’s a mystery whether there will be anyone to watch this wrestling festival, but at the venue a large toy spectator is eagerly awaiting the gong to start The rules are no ropes, so an extreme match is expected Amidst this whirlwind of excitement, the first to appear is Musashi the Sea Turtle. He is ferocious to the point of fear He unleashes powerful techniques that are hard to imagine from that smileIs he really a sea turtle? A sudden drop kick from outside the ring, Ultraman Belial enters the ring in a spectacular fashion The sudden appearance of the final boss so early on elicits cheers from the audience Musashi immediately tries to grab Belial’s leg, but he can’t get a hold of itThe sea turtle’s hands are unable to hold him properlyMusashi has him, he’s got him Musashi has grabbed Belial’s leg. Musashi has no idea how he’s holding on to Belial’s leg Belial cannot escapeIs he coming now? Will he come? It’s the Daisetsuzan Kame OroshiIt’s the Daisetsuzan Kame Oroshi A big move has been landed Musashi starts his combo with a diving turtle body press. It’s been landed Belial can’t move. It looks like Belial is unhappy with the decision. Musashi steps in. This has been a big upset from the start. The second match is between Red King and Black King. Weapon attacks and beam attacks are illegal in this tournament. Throwing rocks and shooting beams from the mouth are not allowed. It looks like a battle similar to sumo between power fighters. What’s this? A scoop throw? Red King gets up and proposes that the two of them take on a stronger opponent. Just as they team up, Nose Hair enters the ring! With over 40 years in the world of professional wrestling, our family’s legendary wrestler, Nose Hair, He is making an earth-shaking noise with his fierce threat. Can the two of them hold down the overwhelmed Nose Hair? Can they really hold him down? Nose Hair shakes them off. What a force! Just like Otokoto-no-mushi! He’s a panda, but Nose Hair, both of them together! Is this a sunset flip? No, it’s called a panda somersault! It’s decided! An exhibition match between Ultraman and Dada is also held, and the match continues peacefully(?). “Uooooh! I am Etajima Heihachi, the headmaster of Otokojuku!!” Taurine appeared, using his maximum intimidation. However, he was the wrong opponent. “Aaah, I’m scary!” he roared, and the enemy ran away. Tyrant and Blazer, a battle between two strong men. Go Tyrant! Go Blazer! Blazer attacks, but Tyrant fights back and it works! Piledriver! Tyrant is just as strong as ever! Tyrant is a hard worker who once faced off against the six Ultra Brothers. Well done, Tyrant! The crowd inside the arena cheers enthusiastically. Next up is a match between Mikoto and Omega, but something seems strange… what’s going on? Mikoto has grown attached to Omega. This won’t be a match. It was heartwarming. The white guy’s name is Mochi. He was originally a 100 yen cushion from Seria, but the moment he was named “Mochi”, he developed a sense of self. He has firm, toned muscles and his hobby is weight training. He never misses his daily sit-ups. His opponent is the giant stag beetle Gatanula. Both are large in stature. This is a sight to behold. Mochi wants to get into Gatanula’s arms somehow, but he’s caught in Gatanula’s pincers. This is dangerous. Gatanula is going to use his special sleeper hold. Will Mochi be able to escape? Will Mochi be able to escape? Mochi releases his restraints. What will Mochi do? What will Mochi do? Mochi slides under Gatanula! Mochi brainbuster! He slams Gatanula into the audience! Mochi! Finally, the one to slowly enter the ring is, as expected, Ultraman Belial. Then a black and white grizzly bear comes flying in. No, it’s a panda! Nose hair rocket! It’s a bolt from the blue. Legend Nose Hair faces off against the final boss, Belial. Belial stands up groaning. He’s angry. He’s furious. The two glares at each other. Nose Hair’s staple diet is meat and garlic. Nose Hair barks. He barks. A terrifying voice. I don’t look like a panda anymore. “I don’t eat bamboo,” Nose Hair had said before. Belial is holding Nose Hair all by himself, something that Red King and Black King couldn’t contain. As you’d expect from the charismatic evil Belial, he threw it! And then he immediately got up and performed an elbow drop! It was a success! Belial has defeated the legendary nose hair. I’m immortal! And so, summer came to an end in our home, along with everyone’s passionate fighting spirit. I think our kitchen will gradually move on to autumn and winter menus. I apologize for the slow updates, but I hope you will continue to follow me. Also, I’m so happy when you subscribe to my channel and give me high ratings; it motivates me. Thank you for watching Miyafuka Alien’s Kitchen Base. We look forward to seeing you again. The fox on the festival stage is said to be Abe no Seimei’s mother .
今年の夏も暑かった。
いやまだまだ暑いですけどね。
2025年、我が家の夏の思い出動画です。
ウルトラ怪獣ソフビ達と過ごす夏。
00:00 オープニング
00:26 若一王子神社お祭り お狐様など
04:37 帰宅、焼きたて屋のたこ焼き
05:26 金曜日の夜 ホタテ貝ひもとアレッタのペペロンチーノ風など
06:48 お盆の前日 実家へ
07:33 お祭りめし作る
09:51 たこ焼きを焼く お祭りめしを食べる
15:11 おにぎりとおかずのセットなど
16:27 新しい仲間達 バンダイのソフビ
17:29 手が…手がァァァ
17:56 天ぷら
20:29 ソフビ&ぬいぐるみのプロレス祭り
25:04 エンディングと豆知識
お祭りは長野県大町市、
若一王子神社のお祭りに行きました。
舞台にすっごくかわいいお狐様が登場するんですよ、
あーもーカワイイったらないじゃんよ、
あーもーカワイイったら。
時間の都合で屋台のお祭りグルメを買えなかったので、
お盆に家でお祭りめしを作りました。
お祭りきゅうりの浅漬けに、
たこ焼き、いか焼き、焼きとうもろこし、
焼きそば、ベイクドポテト。
タコハイにはガリガリ君ソーダを入れて飲もう。
夫婦そろって人混み苦手なので、
お盆休みは家でまったりが基本。
我が家のお盆の過ごし方です。
そして毎年お盆恒例、
バンダイのソフビを買いに行きました。
やって来た新しい仲間達。
いらっしゃいませ。
おまけ動画・夏の特別編では、
ウルトラ怪獣、ウルトラマンソフビとぬいぐるみ達が
真夏のプロレス祭りを開催。
強者ぞろいの熱い戦いが繰り広げられます。
お楽しみ頂ければ幸いでございます。
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＜音楽＞
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