山々 (yamayama) = (many) mountains, very much, a lot of (the symbol 々 indicates reduplication of a kanji) 日記(nikki) = diary, journal 日付(hizuke) = (calendar) date, dating 日焼け (hiyake) = sunburn, suntan, tan 日光(nikkō) = sunlight, sunshine, sunbeams ...
The Japanese word for “Timber tree” is “Itsuki,” and Itsuki is a popular Japanese name. This name is based on the tree of life, which is a symbol of hope in Buddhism. Itsuki is a Japanese given name that is predominantly used for boys. 31. Issey It is possible that this name...
It has been put forth that the "^"-character or yago is a shorthand word meaning "house", "house name", "roof" or "under the roof of" indication a family workshop. Other sources sees the Yago as a symbol for Mount Fuji in Japan. The kanji character ya also makes up a part of ...
*A word about the harusame – although it’s texture/taste is similar to other types of glass noodles, the Japanese harusame is made in a slightly flat, broad shape like linguine so the resulting texture is the most ideal for mizutaki. However, it is much more expensive than the other ...
The word “kimono” literally translates to “thing to wear” (ki = wear, mono = thing). However, it represents far more than just clothing in Japanese culture. A kimono is a symbol of tradition, identity, and even storytelling. Each one reflects the wearer’s social status, age, occasio...
In Japanese culture and mythology, Mizuhime is the name of the water princess. You already know that water is a symbol of purity and calmness. Similarly, your little princess who just came into this world is as pure as the water. So, choosing the name for your girl is worth it if you...
Carnationsare a sweet symbol of love, both in Japan and across the globe. They are often given and received as caring gifts to close family members and significant others. Carnations come in a handful of colors and can even be dyed. ...
And yes! the sunshine come at 16:00. I received a call from Hamish Murphy, an australian gentlemen, introduced to me by Mr. D. from Tokyo who had been introduced to me by Mr. L. from the UK. Hamish has been living in Japan for 29 years (if I remember correctly) and is going ...
The peninsula’s rocky shoreline, with minimal tidal flows, and its climate (characterized by high humidity and limited sunshine) were not suitable for the new method that relied on the flooding of terraces by natural tidal variations. Despite the not so favourable natural conditions, the tax pol...
At Kosenji Temple in Kusatsu Onsen town (Gunma Prefecture), there is mysteriously placed among the other bodhisattva steles, dosojin statues, etc. a very small statue that is almost identical to the dol hareubang or stone grandfather guardians of Cheju I