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Author: RoYuMi
Islands and Animal Towns you must visit in Japan
Japan is an island country that is made up of several islands and each of these has different characteristics: size, climate and population. Some of these islands, more than 6000, are home to various types of animals, dedicated only to them or being shared with humans and offer a pleasant moment for tourists when they… Read more
Japanese with the Nobel Prize for Literature
Three Japanese-born authors have won the Nobel Prize for Literature since it was first awarded in 1901: Kawabata Yasunari in 1968, Ōe Kenzaburō in 1994, and Kazuo Ishiguro in 2017. Each is believed to have had a correspondingly strong Japanese rival. Tanizaki Jun’ichirō for Kawabata, Abe Kōbō for Ōe , and Murakami Haruki for Ishiguro.… Read more
A Mexican Flower that Conquered the Heart of Japan
Cosmos bipinnatusオオハルシャギク（ コスモス、アキザクラ 秋桜 ） A few weeks ago, flowers called “コスモス Cosmos” began to bloom in Japan, like every year during autumn. From my childhood to this day, during the autumn the pink flowers (and other colors too) of Cosmos look beautiful in public gardens, home gardens, riverbanks, and in every corner of Japan… Read more
Jika-tabi – Unique shoes from Japan
Jika-tabi (地下足袋, literally “ground-touching tabi”) is a style of footwear with a split toe, originating in Japan. They are similar to tabi socks in both appearance and construction. Although they can be worn with traditional buckled footwear such as geta and zōri , jika-tabi are primarily designed and manufactured to be worn alone as footwear… Read more
The Hidden Powers of Japan’s Folk Toys
Kyodo gangu 郷土玩具 are the traditional toys of Japan which are mostly made of clay, wood and paper. These toys parents used to give to their children although now they are more coveted by collectors than by children. While the general shape remains the same, the shape and appearance of each type of toy differ… Read more
Top 10 Anime in History
Anime is a medium that constantly presents various experiences, giving rise to various emotions and opinions, leaving a permanent or momentary mark on history and on ourselves. Our individual experiences aside, some anime have shaped the standard of the medium itself. We think that these animes that we present to you have paved the way… Read more
Kamon – Family Crest or Emblem of Japan
The term ” Kamon ” 家紋 refers to the crest or insignia used to indicate the family lineage, ancestry, and status of families in Japan. He is also known as ” Mondokoro ” or simply as ” Mon “. It is said that there are more than 20,000 different individual Kamon in Japan. Kamon are… Read more
Momiji – Autumn Colors in Japan
The Kōyō (紅葉 koyo) is as it is known in Japan to the phenomenon that occurs in the leaves of many trees and shrubs to change the color of their leaves to shades of yellow, orange and red. This happens for a few weeks in the fall season (late September to late November) You will… Read more
Why do Japanese people sleep on futons?
The experience of sleeping on a futon (布団) is one of the most attractive activities for people who come to Japan. This typically happens when staying at a ryokan (旅館, traditional Japanese hotel) or guest house, where Japanese-style rooms, called washitsu (和室), tend to be the norm. (You can watch the video of this post… Read more
Reiki, Healing with Our Hands
Some time ago, I learned that some people used their hands to heal or relieve discomfort; a Japanese technique known as Reiki (霊気). It is a very soft and relaxing technique, where physical contact is minimal or nonexistent at all, in which it is understood that “ki” or universal energy is transmitted from one person… Read more