1. A medium-sized bird in the Yotaka family that catches and eats insects in the evening. 2. A person who walks at night. In particular, in the Edo period, the prostitutes of the lower level who drew customers on the street at night. Japan call “Yo taka”.
1. To endless forever. It exists beyond time. 2. A philosophy that is thought to last indefinitely while in time itself. Also, like mathematical truth, something that is known in time is considered to be valid regardless of time. Japan call “Ei en” and “To wa”.
A festival originated in Europe, held on October 31 every year. Originally a religious event that celebrates the autumn harvest and drives out evil spirits, it takes place on the night before the All-hallow, the day of the Catholic Saints, on November 1. Shortened “All-hallow-even” and called Halloween. In recent years there is Halloween … Read More
1. Be innocent. 2. There is no work of will and feelings. 3. Buddhist term 4. Waka / Renka with the aim of humor and obscene expression. 5. Lack of thought. Don’t be clever. 6. There is no heart to understand the emotion. 7. Don’t be considerate. Japan call “Mu shin”.
It is a self-sacrificed spirit based on extremely pure thoughts that combines nobleness and pride, a strong will not yield to anyone, and a mind that does not fall apart. Japan call “Samurai damashii”.
1. When the dawn was about to get into the morning. 2. When things are about to start. When a new culture is about to happen. Japan call “Rei mei”.
1. One of the color names. Pale, slightly dull red. The pale hue of pale red has a calm and understated impression. 2. Crimson thinly drawn on lips and cheeks. Japan call “Usu beni” “Tan ko”.
This is a Japanese hot pot dish made with crab as a main ingredient and miso seasoned, and is a local dish of Hokkaido. Often confused with Sanpei soup using salted salmon, Ishikari Nabe uses raw salmon that is made with miso and is not salted. Japanese says “Ishi kari nabe”.
Throw away what you don’t like and pick only what you like. Japan call “e ri go no mi” in Japanese Hiragana.
Food soaked in black vinegar for several hours to several days. There are few foods on the market because there are many recipes for pickling homemade vegetables. Japan call “Kuro zu zuke”.
It is designated as an alien species of overseas origin that damages or may cause damage to the ecosystem, human life / body, agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Specific exotic organisms are limited to living organisms, and include not only individuals but also eggs, seeds, and organs. Japan call “Toku tei gai rai shu”.
Ball game derived from volleyball. Divided into two pairs by two people, and performed on the court set up on the sandy beach. The rules are similar to a six-player volleyball, but the ball is slightly softer.
A Chinese martial art similar to Karate. In other parts of China, it is a term widely used not only for Chinese martial arts, but also means “practice / training / accumulation”, which is regarded as important in Chinese martial arts, and “time and labor”.
A type of martial arts where competitors wearing armor face each other and compete for victory or defeat by hitting the part specified by bamboo swords. In the Edo period, it became a samurai table art, and further merged with Bushido to have a spiritual content, but entered the Meiji period and declined with … Read More
Light cherry blossoms. Also its color. Japan call “Usu zakura”. HEX #fdeff2 RGB R:253 G:239 B:242 CMYK C:0% M:6% Y:4% K:1%