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Emperor Naruhito’s Birthday – Public Holiday in Japan
In Japan, February 23 is ‘Tennou Tanjyobi’ (天皇誕生日) which is the birthday of the current emperor . It is one of Japan’s national holidays and that if the emperor changes, the national holiday will change to the new emperor’s birthday. In the past Era (Heisei Era ) Emperor Akihito’s birthday was celebrated on December 23,… Read more
惜しかったね – (what a pity, it’s a pity) /LEARN JAPANESE
惜しかったね – Oshikattane. – What a pity, it’s a pity. ———————————– It is used to express a feeling of pity or remorse when things did not go well. ———————————– In a match A. あーあ、あともうちょっとで勝てたんだけどなあ。 あーあ、あともうちょっとでかてたんだけどなあ。 Ahh, a little more and we would have won. B. ほんと、惜しかったね。 ほんと、おしかったね。 Yes, what a pity. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones… Read more
Ensō – Zen Circle
Ensō – Zen Circle, is a Japanese word that means “circle” and symbolizes absolute wisdom, spiritual transcendence, emptiness or nothingness. The way to draw an ensō would represent the way your life is at this moment. The kanji writing on the image reads “Stay fully centered in here and nothing will be able to bring… Read more
Commemorative ceremony for the repairs to the pagoda of the Yakushiji Temple in Nara in 110 years
NARA — The dismantling and repair of the east pagoda at Yakushiji Temple, a national treasure in the city of Nara, was commemorated at a ceremony on February 15, completing the work that lasted more than a decade. The pagoda, which is 34 meters high, is the only surviving construction from the time the temple… Read more
Sumi-e: More than Painting, a Meditation in Japanese Ink
The Sumi-e technique is a true gem of Japanese art. It is a form of monochromatic painting that goes beyond the simple visual representation of an object, it seeks to capture its very essence! It is as if each brushstroke contained a little piece of the soul of the object. This wonderful artistic expression, also… Read more
Buddhist Temple in Space, Jōten’in Gō’unji, to Launch in 2023
The company Terra Space Ltd. 寺スペース株式会社 has formed a technological and business alliance with Daigoji Temple 醍醐寺, a World Cultural Heritage Site in Kyoto, to develop and launch the first Buddhist temple in space, using a section of an IoT satellite scheduled to launch in 2023. The satellite will serve as uchū ji’in宇宙寺院, literally “Space… Read more
体がだるい – (I feel weak) / LEARN JAPANESE
体がだるい – Karada ga darui – I feel weak ———————————– It is used when you feel the body heavy or weak ———————————– A. 夏はいつも、体がだるいんだよね。 なつはいつも、からだがだるいんだよね。 I always feel weak in summer. B. ちゃんと食べないからじゃない？ ちゃんとたべないからじゃない？ Maybe it’s because you don’t eat properly. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones #kanji #aprendejapones #idiomajapones #frasedeldia Read more
Tombo Dragonfly – The Symbol of the Samurai
Tombo or dragonfly is a symbol used by the samurai that represents “never give up”, since they never fly “backwards”. Very inspiring! The “Tombo” design is probably the oldest in Japan and can be found depicted on pots and plates from early eras. The Nihon Shoki (History of Japan, compiled in AD 720) is the… Read more
Prehistoric jaw fossil from Japan could point to a new species
Katsuyama, Fukui — The Fuiko Prefectural Museum of Dinosaurs in Katsuyama announced on February 7 that it has discovered the fossilized jawbone of what is believed to be the oldest mammal discovered in Japan. The fossil was found in a lower Cretaceous-era stratum in Ono city, Fukui Prefecture, and dates back to 127 million years… Read more
What is the difference between Onigiri and Omusubi
Hello! how are they? Welcome to RoYuMi and if you are here it is because you are wondering what is the difference between onigiri and omusubi . (You can watch the video or continue reading below) The most common are the onigiri , which are these rice balls that are covered in seaweed, which is… Read more