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Author: RoYuMi
How the Great Fire of 1657 Influenced Modern Tokyo
Take a little walk around modern Tokyo, and it will come across as the pinnacle of order and calm. It is hard to imagine that all of this was destroyed a couple of times during the 20th century, first in the earthquake and fire of 1923, and then by bombing in 1945. These have not… Read more
Himeji-jō – The castle The white heron
Imposing in the center of the city of Himeji, is the Himeji Castle. A 6-story high castle that has become an icon of Japan, being one of the finest examples of fortifications in the world. Not to mention that it is one of the most visited castles in Japan! From a distance, the elegant roof… Read more
The surprising and original art of Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi
Designer and artist Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi is internationally recognized for his illustrations full of life and color that resonate with many young people in Japan and the world! Traditional Japanese aesthetics and science fiction, sacred Buddhist iconography and profane symbols, street culture and academia, the soft, organic and kawaii meet and transform with the rigid, inorganic… Read more
A flower for each month of the year in Japan
Japan is not only famous for its futuristic cities, but also for its natural beauty. Every year, hundreds of Flower Festivals are held throughout the country. Although the most famous is the cherry blossom ” Sakura ” which blooms towards the end of March and beginning of April and when people gather for the well-known… Read more
ぎりぎり間に合った – Just in time – Just in time / LEARN JAPANESE
ぎりぎり間に合った – Girigiri ma ni atta – hardly / just in time ———————————– Expresses the state of “being just in time” for something ———————————– A. レポート出した？ レポートまにあった？ Did you submit the report? B. うん、ぎりぎり間に合ったよ。 うん、ぎりぎりまにあったよ。 Yes, I delivered it just in time. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones #kanji #aprendejapones #idiomajapones #frasedeldia Read more
Shakuhachi – Musical Instruments of Japan
The shakuhachi (尺八) is undoubtedly Japan’s best-known wind instrument. Its name is due to the fact that it is “a shaku with eight sun ” (A ” Shaku ” was a measure of length used formerly in Japan, equivalent to 30.3 centimeters and a sun equaled 3.03 cm) The standard measure of a shakuhachi is… Read more
Hinamatsuri celebrates the girls of Japan
Hinamatsuri is one of the many important festivals celebrated for girls in Japan. Every year on March 3 , people celebrate the health and good fortune of young girls. Although the direct translation is ‘ Doll Festival ‘, it is also commonly known as Girl’s Day . This festival began to be celebrated during the… Read more
カレーライス – Rice with Japanese Curry
Along with Ramen, Rice Curry (Kare Raisu) is considered one of the most popular dishes in Japan, having been introduced to the country from India by the British during the Meiji Era (1868–1912). According to historical records, the first person to eat curry in Japan was Kenjiro Yamakawa, who was a member of the Aizu… Read more
ありがたいです – Very grateful, I want to thank you / LEARN JAPANESE
ありがたいです – Arigataidesu. – Very grateful, I want to thank ———————————– It is used to show gratitude and appreciation for a benefit given by someone or by chance. ———————————– A. もう１本もってるから、これ使って。 もう１ほんもってるから、これつかって Use this umbrella, I already have one. B. ああ、ありがたいです。 Oh, I am very grateful to you. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones #kanji #aprendejapones #idiomajapones… Read more
Hachiko – the friendship of a loyal dog
Hachiko – The friendship of a loyal dog – If you have been in Japan, walking in the Shibuya area of Tokyo, you have surely come across the statue of Hachiko, an Akita dog that is remembered for its loyalty to its owner. It is the symbol of Shibuya Station. Its owner was Hidesaburō Ueno,… Read more