In August last year, a Russian border patrol boat fired on a Japanese crab fishing boat in waters near Kaigara Island off the Nemuro Peninsula in Hokkaido, killing one fisherman, and took other fishermen including the boat's captain to Kunashiri Island. LEAD: Russia to release one of capture...
A snow scene showing Sakura Sogoro, the leader of a peasant rebellion, kneeling to thank the ferryman Jinbei for the selfless deed of taking him across Lake Inba. Soga watashiba no zu from Choga kyoshin kai. Published by Matsuki Heikichi, 1884. Fine impression, colour and condition with ...
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In fact, a pun on the word warabi which can also mean “straw fire.” The bales can be seen bottom right. Published by Izutsuya Shokichi 1852. The best design from the set. ga. Fine impression and colour. Lightly backed and very slight vertical fold, otherwise very good condition. ...
When a Buddhist dies, he or she often takes on what is called a kaimyō 戒名. The word kaimyō comes from the characters kai (a commandment) and myō (name) because it is a posthumous name taken by those who swear to obey five important Buddhist commandments: Do not kill Do not ...
This holy word is said to embody the virtues of all Buddha and Bodhisattva. Ichijikinrin is considered supreme among the Butchō (see Daibutchō Mandala for more details on Butchō deities). Kinrin 金輪 means Gold Wheel. It is one of the seven treasures, the most important of the four ...
Just note that the word for “check” is kaikei ( 会計 ). 116. warikan ni shite kudasai ( 割り勘にしてください ) — Split the check, please If there are multiple people at the same table, this phrase will come in handy, as will betsubetsu de onegaishimasu ( 別々でお願いしま...
Japanese Yokai can be cute. On the flipside, they can be utterly evil and scary too! Here are 15 deadly Yokai you’d never want to meet, within or outside of Japan.
“Onsen” is the Japanese word for natural hot springs, which often have mineral-rich waters and are located in gorgeous bathhouse facilities. They are an integral part of Japanese culture and are said to have numerous health benefits. Typically, onsen are gender-separated, and have rules and ...