Japanese horseradish is botanically related to cabbage and mustard, and its leaves are also edible. Outside Japan, Wasabia japonica is cultivated in China, North America, and New Zealand. The most commonly cultivated varieties are daruma wasabi and matsuma wasabi. Matsuma wasabi is pale green ...
The pleuronectiform fauna in the Sea of Japan is considered as a case study exemplifying the diversity of fishes in the region. A total of 72 species plus one species complex in eight families is listed, with detailed distributional information based on voucher specimens and photographic records...
The new religion first entered Classical Japan through the Imperial court, especially the aristocraticSoga clan,and regent/ politicianPrince Shotoku(574-622).According to legend, Shotoku may have metBodhidharma(a.k.a. Daruma), founder of the sect that would evolve into Japanese Zen. Nara and Hei...
Nara was Japan’s first permanent capital, and it boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that dates back over a millennium. The city’s significance is underscored by its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where ancient temples, serene...
Usually when people throw beans, as introduced above, they will sayDemons out, Fortune in!However, it is said no demon would dare to come in this temple, people say onlyFortune in!in this event. On the same day,Daruma Ichiwill be held at the temple sellinga daruma doll, a round shape...
he prays for change, for something exciting. The last thing he expects is for the gods to answer. Suddenly, he and his classmates are forced to play deadly children’s games and face terrifying creatures from a talking Daruma doll to a sharp-clawed lucky cat. Who will survive the gods’...