A Note on Memory and Guidance

An album holds recollections, not a complete record of a life. Memory can change, details can be missing, and people may remember the same event differently. A prompt on Satogaeri is an invitation to ask, not evidence that a particular account is accurate.

Objects and photographs

General suggestions about captions, copying and organisation are not professional conservation, appraisal, genealogy or legal advice. Fragile photographs, mould, damaged bindings and unusual materials need suitable specialist care. Do not clean, repair or discard an original solely because of an online tip.

A kitchen memory is not a safety test

Recipe memories may omit amounts, allergens, cooking temperatures or safe-storage instructions. They are not medical, nutritional or food-safety advice. Check current guidance from a qualified source before cooking, preserving, reheating or serving food, especially for a person with an allergy or additional health needs.

Personal boundaries

A homecoming can be joyful, complicated or painful. These pages are not counselling or a recommendation to contact anyone who makes you feel unsafe. Recording or sharing a story should be voluntary. Stop when someone asks, and seek appropriate support when needed.

The opening album photographs are generated illustrative still-lifes. They do not depict a documented family collection or prove the age, origin or ownership of an object. Existing articles and linked resources should be assessed on their own merits. A title appearing on the site is not a guarantee of accuracy or an endorsement of a product or service.

If you spot a misleading detail, send its page link and the correction. Nothing on this page removes protections that applicable law gives you.