Tanaka is the 4th most common Japanese surname in Japan. The etymology is for rice fields and cultivation. It is said that when a small village was formed, “Tanaka” was created as a place name. It is believed that the powers who managed and occupied the rice fields on all sides called themselves “Tanaka” … Read More
Shimizu is the 20th most common Japanese surname. Shimizu means “the place where Shimizu springs”. Inoue is an artificial water source, while Shimizu is a natural water source. Therefore, it is thought that there are many place names in the mountains and near the mountains.
A monster monkey that appears in a Chinese feature novel “Saiyuki”. It was born from stone, learned the art of change and the art of Kintoun and made threatening heaven, and it was taken over by Nyorai (Budda). After that, he was rescued by Genjo Sanzo who would like to take a script to … Read More