Japanese crossword «Tissue box»

At first glance, you'll think you can't do this without using Xs. Look again because you can with less effort than it takes to use one of these.

it was quite tricky

Looks quite hard at the start, but turns out to be easier. Nice flow.

original. Nicely done.

This was fun to solve without X's. Granted, I solved it with X's first, but a good exercise :)

I really enjoy this author's puzzles. Everyday objects--as bland a subject as one would think they would be--are very refreshing after endless butterflies and mushrooms.

Very seasonal!

I see a mouse reading a book.