The name Saburō was traditionally given to the third son of the family. With smaller families, the traditional use of Saburō is rare today, but it’s significantly more common than names that mean ninth son or tenth son. 78. Shigeru Shigeru, written as 茂, means luxuriant, lush. Shigeru...
Last Updated on September 2, 2024 Table of Contents With a new son on the way, you probably want to choose a name that is not just beautiful but also honors him in some way. This is why Japanese names are so special. Across the centuries, a newborn’s name was carefully chosen to...
Of the utmost rarity: I had not catalogued another sheet from the triptych until the last year. Superb impression with extensive blind-printing on the cat’s coats. Fine colour. Slight centre fold and light backing, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga. Status: Sold ...
One of the oldest names in our roundup, Snow Peak was founded way back in 1958 by Yukio Yamai. Yamai founded the company in the Niigata Prefecture, a region known for a mountain range that reaches heights of 8,051 km. To this day, Snow Peak’s headquarters is located in the region wh...
Julie AmiYumi is the only episode that left the series on a cliffhanger. It is also the last episode in color. Addie is actually Julie from Monica's gang. "A Renegade Picture" at the beginning of "It's Alive!" is not only a reference to Renegade Animation, but also to the 1927 Univ...
And last but not least, don’t get your hopes up if you want to drink your favorite Root Beer while in Japan, because you’ll be disappointed when you can’t find it in any supermarket. Bottom Line Japan has been known for its rich and fascinating history all over the world. When ...
閃電is the title for lightning in Chinese. The first character means flash, dodge, or get out of the way. In this case, it's the “flash” meaning. Sometimes this character can be used to mean lightning by itself. The second character means electricity. See Also: Thunder | Rain ...
It was just beginning to drizzle when Edward turned onto my street. Up until that moment, I’d had no doubt that he’d be staying with me while I spent a few interim hours in the real world. So, you may or may not last remember, we last witnessed Bella meeting Edward’s “family...
("Ah" is the first letter in the Japanese alphabet and "Un" is the last). The combination is said to symbolically represent birth and death. This mythical and magical beast was probably introduced to Japan from China via Korea in the 6th or 7th century AD, during the same period as...
TV last night; Paul McCartney's eyes darting nervously to the camera as John Lennon mentions getting high. What makes us human isn't just the big moments in life, but all the little moments in between, and that's something that "The Beatles: Get Back" understands. (Hannah Shaw-Williams...