CultureGigantic Geta(clog)/日本一の杉下駄
This is a gigantic cedar clog/ sandal called "Geta" in Japanese.The height is 4.15 m, while the width is 2.1 m.It w...
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CultureSuperstition no.2-Broken mirror…/迷信2: 鏡が割れると…。
日本語は英語の後にあります。 This is the second in the superstition series.According to the western superstition, it's said th...
Buddhism and Zen paintingThe wheel of life/輪廻
Claiming many children's lives or worlds for some people's greed is not allowed.Apairofprayinghands Translator: ...
Buddhism and Zen paintingIndia ink painting/水墨画
India ink painting is the painting that is skillfully drawn using India ink and water, which means it’s drawn not o...
CultureHina Dolls/雛人形
Miniature Hina dolls/豆雛 日本語は英語の後にあります。 March3rdiscomingsoon.Therefore,weareabletoseealotofhinadollsallacrossJ...
TriviaSuperstition no.1-Don’t cut your nails at night/夜爪切っちゃダメ。
Are you superstitious?In general, the elderly might have believed superstitions faithfully. There are also a lot...
CultureWhy is a head of sardine at the entrance door?/なぜ鰯の頭が玄関に。
As you may remember that some people are excited around this period of the year because the first day of spring wil...
TriviaJapan’s Aesthetics/日本の美意識
Aside from construction sites, the traffic cones sometimes are used to warn people to avoid entering into the certa...
TriviaCharity-Saba-/生飯
Buddhist vegetable meal including rice porridge with red beans at Myoshinji Shourinin temple, Kyoto/京都妙心寺塔頭東林院の小豆粥 T...
TriviaFirst Dream of the New Year/初夢
What was your first dream of the New Year?The first dream usually mentions the one that people dream during the nig...