Could a Temple Bell Ever Be First Class?
In the first part, prompted by the phrase ‘Say nothing, ask nothing’, we introduced...
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Say nothing, ask nothing
“Say nothing, ask nothing” These are profoundly meaningful and weighty words. Yet they seem...
Adding “O” to everything
It is pronounced as a short, clipped “O”. It is not pronounced as “oh”....
The pros and cons of Japanese Toilets
Every country has characteristics and customs that are unique to it. Similarly, Japan has...
Korokke
23 October 1868 may well be considered the date marking an immense social transformation...
The tranquil shrine deep within the Land of Fire
The Kyushu region, situated in southern Japan, comprises seven prefectures. The name Kyushu, meaning...
Is it blue or green?
The apple in the photograph looks wonderfully fresh and delicious. By the way, what...
totally stuck! The Japanese Yōkai
Following on from last time, I’d like to continue introducing Japanese Yōkai. Rather than...
Rokuro Neck The Japanese Yōkai
I previously wrote an article about mermaids in Japan. Legends of mermaids exist in...
Ee & Warui
This article will explore the Japanese people and their language, which are often described...