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Author: RoYuMi
Hinomaru: National Flag of Japan
Japan is also known as ” the Land of the Rising Sun” , but do you know why? The sun is an important symbol of the nation’s origin story. Its importance is reflected in its national flag, the Hinomaru , which has a red “sun” on a white background. A national flag is usually designed… Read more
Tea Ceremony – Icons of Japan
Also called Chanoyu 茶の湯 and Sado/Chado 茶道, the Japanese Tea Ceremony is the ceremonial art of preparing matcha 抹茶– powdered green tea. To offset its bitter taste, matcha is often enjoyed with wagashi 和菓子 which are traditional Japanese sweets. The Sado or Tea Ceremony takes place in the Cha-shitsu 茶室– literally tatami-floored tea rooms where… Read more
Steps to follow in a Tea Ceremony
There are several steps to follow in a Japanese tea ceremony. Here we present a guide for you to get to know them and what you should do in each of them when you attend a tea ceremony. If you first want to know what the Japanese Tea Ceremony is, you can discover it in… Read more
Life full of flowers in Japan and my life with flowers
It’s been 9 months since we arrived in Japan, many things we have noticed around us. One of them is that the Japanese love flowers and every corner there are different types of flowers of the season. I wrote a comment for “ cosmos ” when we first arrived in Japan. I really like to… Read more
10 Tips and Recommendations for your Trip to Japan
We present a series of tips and recommendations for your first visit to Japan so that you can make the most of your time in the country. Let’s go there! Decide when to visit Japan Japan is a year-round destination as each season has its own unique highlights and highlights, from the cherry blossoms in… Read more
Month Of June In Japan
June is the beginning of summer in Japan, as well as the rainy season, which usually starts from mid-June (sometimes early in the month) to early July throughout the country. This month is traditionally known as ” minazuki ” or ” the month of water “. The temperature is moderate, but the humidity level is… Read more
A train of Dogs travels by Bullet Train to Nagano
In Japan’s bullet trains also known as “Shinkansen” , dogs generally have to travel in a cage and in a separate compartment from their owners, however efforts are being made to make pets more comfortable and owners not travel with concern for their well-being. At Tokyo’s Ueno Station, 21 canine passengers boarded the Shinkansen (bullet… Read more
“Mottainai” – The Concept of No Waste in Japan
Mottainai (もったいないor勿体無い) is one of those unique Japanese words that are not easy to find in other languages. Although in Spanish you could translate it as “what a waste!” or something like that, the word “mottainai” expresses its deep connection with Japanese culture. Many say that the idea of “Mottainai” or the “virtue of not… Read more
The Story of the 47 Ronin – Truth or Legend?
The story of the 47 Ronin is known as one of the greatest tales of revenge in history. It represents the samurai’s loyalty to their master or leader and has been the inspiration for many works of art ever since. Legend has it that the 47 loyal retainers of feudal lord Asano were forced to… Read more
Buddhism: Path of Enlightenment in Japanese Society
Buddhism is one of the major religions in Japan and the fourth largest practiced belief in the world . Buddhism has had a huge impact on Japanese society , bringing with it an incredible cultural influence that is evident to this day in Japan. Buddhism is the belief of relief from existential suffering caused by… Read more