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Author: RoYuMi
Kakushin Nishihara Explores Sound Expression with Traditional Japanese Biwa
The more you get to know Japan, the more likely you are to realize that many of the things you are familiar with in other countries also exist here, but with very particular, even unique variants. This is the case in fashion, food, family life, art, and without a doubt, music! After a few weekends… Read more
Geta – Japanese Sandals
Geta are a type of traditional Japanese footwear. They help keep our lovely kimono out of the mud or snow by rising high enough when wearing them. Although Kirigeta (paulownia geta) was the main geta maker until the late 19th century, the city of Hita began making geta around this time, using very high-quality pine… Read more
Kanzashi – Beautiful Japanese Ornaments
Kanzashi (簪) are hair ornaments, usually worn by women, with a rich history and tradition in Japan. In recent years they have gained popularity again and are worn by young girls in Japan. It all started in the Jomon period, between 1,400 and 300 BC, when it was believed that some of these ornaments had… Read more
Bonsai – 盆栽
The word Bonsai comes from the Japanese bon which means “tray” + sai which means “to cultivate” and it is a technique that consists of the art of cultivating trees and plants, usually shrubs, controlling their size through techniques such as transplanting, pruning, etc. . so that it remains much smaller than life size. It… Read more
Manga “Jujutsu Kaisen” Draws Fans to Senkoji Temple
The growing popularity of the manga series ” Jujutsu Kaisen ” (呪術廻戦) has led fans of the series to visit the place associated with one of their favorite characters in a temple in central Japan. This site is Senkoji Temple in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, where Ryomen Sukuna , a two-headed, four-armed monster featured in Nihonshoki… Read more
楽しみです。- How Exciting / LEARN JAPANESE
楽しみです。- Tanoshimi desu What a thrill (excitedly looking forward to) ———————————– Show of excitement about something that will happen that is expected to be fun ———————————– A.旅行は５日間？ けっこう長いですね。 りょこうは５かかん？ けっこうながいですね。 The trip is 5 days? It is enough time. B.ええ。今から楽しみです。 ええ。いまからたのしみです。 Yes! I’m looking forward to it with excitement! Read more
Themed installation opens in Yokohama with “life-size” Gundam statue
A themed installation featuring an 18-meter “life-size” movable statue of Gundam , a giant robot featured in a Japanese science fiction animation series, opened in the city of Yokohama. The new statue, which has more than 20 moving parts, was built at the Gundam Factory Yokohama complex after the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of… Read more
Yakimeshi – Japanese Fried Rice
Japanese Fried Rice, known as “Yakimeshi” in Japan, is a very flavorful and delicious recipe that is very easy to make. This is because it doesn’t require any special ingredients and you can create it with things you probably already have in your kitchen. Yakimeshi is usually cooked with leftover rice, so rice cooking time… Read more
Belief in the “power of storytelling” drives Haruki Murakami
Japanese writer Murakami Haruki (村上 春樹), whose latest work (The Death of the Commander) explores new territory such as rebirth and family, says he believes in the power of storytelling . ” The Death of the Commander “, a novel published in Japanese in two parts, has a forward-moving story, multi-layered themes and luxurious images.… Read more
The Izu Islands in Japan
The Izu Islands are a volcanic group of islands that stretch from the south to the east of the Izu Peninsula on the main island of Honshū, Japan. Miyakejima Island is on top of an active volcanic chain that has erupted 6 times in the last century. However, the danger lies not only in volcanic… Read more