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Category: Culture
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
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
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
Onna – Bugeisha – The Mighty Samurai Warrior
In periods like Heian and Kamakura , within the samurai class there were also female members, known as Onna-bugeisha , who excelled and were even present on the battlefield although they were the exception rather than the rule. These women fought alongside male samurai primarily in times of need. （この投稿のビデオを見るか、以下を読み続けることができます） The onna-bugeisha or warrior women… Read more
What is Setsubun – Culture in Short
Hello! how are they? Welcome to RoYuMi and if you are here it is because you want to know what Setsubun is (You can watch the video or continue reading below) Setsubun is a traditional festival in Japan that falls just one day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Normally… Read more
Japanese Rock Garden – 枯山水 Karesansui
Often called a Zen Garden , the Japanese stone garden – (枯山水 Karesansui ) is a type of garden that suggests mountains and water using only stones, sand or gravel, and occasionally plants. Water is symbolized by the arrangement of rock forms to create a dry waterfall and by patterns in the raked sand to… Read more
Japanese Traditional Toys
There are many objects that are part of daily life in Japan, and among these we can find a wide variety of traditional toys that appear in manga, anime, and video games. Obviously, the toys are made for children to play with but they can also be a “souvenir” or omiyage from Japan. Taketombo It… Read more