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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… Continue Reading
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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… Continue Reading
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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.… Continue Reading
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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… Continue Reading
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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… Continue Reading
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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… Continue Reading
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