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Author: RoYuMi
The 12 animals of the Japanese zodiac
The Japanese zodiac ( “eto” or “junishi” ) was introduced to Japan around the 3rd to 4th centuries and was used primarily as a way of indicating the day, month, year, time of day, orientation in space, as well as the order in a sequence of events in symbolic form. There are twelve signs of… Read more
Living National Treasure in Japan
One of the thoughts that crosses our minds as artists on more than one occasion is, I will be recognized for my work, for my contribution to culture, for the techniques I propose, etc. It is a concern that is often accompanied by the economic uncertainty that is usually linked to the arts, or in… Read more
The Kanji Of The Year 2021 – “Gold” (Kin)
The kanji “kin” (金) , meaning gold or money, has been selected as the kanji that best summarizes the year, a Kyoto-based academic organization announced on Monday. The kanji was chosen in relation to the gold medals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which took place in July 2021 after being postponed for… Read more
Will my children get used to Japan?
A move is always an intense experience, both because of its physical demands and because of its psychological ones, which even with a lot of preparation and anticipation can be more than we can handle. Now, if we add to this experience the uncertainty of what it will be like for our children, what it… Read more
Tokyo, Out of the ordinary
How many of us have been surprised by Tokyo, its brilliance, size, tradition and technology; Whether from a distance or within Japan, Tokyo stands out like a movie star among people who come curious, some fans, others unbelievers and even critics. Such is its brilliance, its fame, that it is easy to confuse its image… Read more
The “Kanji of the Year” in Japan
The “Kanji of the Year” is a campaign organized by the “Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association” (日本漢字能力検定協会 Nihon kanji nōryo kuken teikyōkai) as part of educational activities to convey the splendor and deep meaning of the kanji. This association chooses the Kanji from an open call (from November 1) and announces it as the kanji… Read more
Matsuo Basho – The Traveling Poet
“An old pond A jumping frog: the sound of water” – Matsuo Basho (1644 – 1694) If you have delved even a little into Japanese poetry, it is very likely that you know this poem written by Matsuo Bashō 松尾芭蕉considered by many as ” The poet of Japan “ In his time, at the end… Read more
Places to Visit on Enoshima Island
Enoshima (江の島) is a small island about 4 km in circumference in Kanagawa Prefecture . It is a place that you have to visit if you go to Kyoto or Osaka from Tokyo as it offers several beautiful attractions such as a shrine, a park, the observation tower, caves and more. Something that for many… Read more
The History of the Ninja or Shinobi
The ninja warriors that we see in the movies and in comics, assassins of the shadows, dressed entirely in black, with almost magical techniques that allow them to hide and carry out missions unnoticed, can be very attractive to the general imagination. But the historical reality of the ninja was different. During Japan’s feudal era,… Read more
POST-DILUVIAN WORLD RENAISSANCE
In the previous video, mention was made of what we will present today in more detail regarding the enigmatic archaeological vestiges and the widely reiterated myths since ancient times and which have led to serious suspicions that have forced the presentation of convincing evidence and explanations. Fortunately, more precise technologies and a more impartial and… Read more