“ I had never heard of the archaic Japanese word for Tazugane but I immediately liked it as it reminded me of the grace and elegance of the crane. ” “They fit together nicely as they share the same philosophy,” adds Kobayashi. “They were both designed to generate a c...
a term created to distinguish the indigenous religion from Buddhism, is the equivalent of the Japanesekami-no-michi,“the way of the gods” or “the way of those above.” The wordkami,meaning “above” or “superior,” is the name used to designate a great host of supernatural beings or...
The Japanese language is known around the world for its beautiful poetry and enchanting stories. Even the name of the country invokes images of an elegant nature scene. 日本Nihon—"Japan” in Japanese—literally translates as “the land of the rising sun.” The eloquence and grace...
One Final Very Important Word Regarding Quality and High End SwordsWhat follows is a quick overview. For a detailed look at high end Katana:Click Here Most of the swords we have looked at so far are great value for money. Many are hand made, with each sword starting as a lump of iron...
With that in mind, we can see in the print above, that by 1850, ‘wellness’ is becoming a concern for people just as it is today. The tremendous print by Kuniyoshi depicts townspeople washing and scrubbing a gigantic 3-D kanji for the word ‘LIFE’. The emphasis on cleanliness and ord...
2019, it was announced that Naruhito will reign over theReiwaera. The term for the new era is made up of the two charactersReiandWa.Reimeans “commands” or “order” and also “auspicious” or “good”.Wameans “harmony” and is also used in the Japanese word for “peace” –hei-wa...
Our dictionary is made to find what you're looking for fast, with the words Japanese speakers actually use at the top of every search result, and every word marked as "common", "uncommon", or "rare". "Clippings", our reading assistant, is what makes Nihongo stand apart from other dicti...
the city transforms into a living canvas of pink and white petals, creating an enchanting backdrop for one of Japan’s most iconic cultural experiences: the life of a geisha. These skilled artists, known for their grace and artistry, play a vital role in preserving Japan’s rich cultural h...
Daikon, Japanese radish, is harvested during the winter. it is a staple among the root vegetables that grace the dinner table during this season. For a simple and savory side dish simmer daikon in a dashi base with some added seasonings. The resulting dish is a dashi steeped, belly-warming...
(Since the hull is partially buried in the seabed, it may be difficult to confirm all the torpedo hits received; hopefully subsequent visits will settle these questions, but the only hit really ever doubted was the one by HMS VERULAM prior to the final `coup de grace' shots of HMS VENUS...