I was taken to Kufuya, located along the Nakatsu River, a river that flows through the center of Morioka City, in the spring of 2024, just before the opening of the babajii house. It was just before the opening of babajii house.

The atmosphere of Kufuya, with no music playing and high ceilings, and the exotic pink wallpaper in the bathrooms, made me feel like I had been transported to another country, another planet, or another space.

In this unique atmosphere that makes you feel a bit nervous, relieved, and excited, the restaurant is filled with antiques, and there are only two items on the menu, except for dessert.

Kumiko Hirai and Ryozo Odawara, who have been running this one-of-a-kind restaurant for 36 years, tell us about the history of their business, their concept of owning a restaurant, and the wisdom of their way of life.

They talk openly about their past, present, and future.

The sound of their past, present, and future will be the sound of the restaurant as you savor the food you will be served.

What is important, what do they continue to do, and what do they consider beautiful?

Such obvious but little hints on how to live and how to meet life's milestones, which you can only nod deeply, can be read easily while nodding your head rhythmically and with your heart.

It is also a little gift book that you will want to give along with flowers and food.