I spent 4 weeks in Japan last spring, and was lucky enough to enjoy the cherry blossom season. I wondered if it’s in my DNA to get excited whenever I sea the pink flowers and wanting to be under the tree as long as my heart content. In her article, Melissa Breyer beautifully describes what …
After spending 3 years as United States Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy returned to the US in January. Many Japanese people, however, will long remember her days in Japan. One of the memorable events is that Caroline brought back the hina dolls that she had received when she was a child in the White House …
In Japan, families with girls celebrate Hina Matsuri or Doll’s Festival on March 3rd each year. They decorate their homes by displaying dolls of an emperor and an empress beautifully dressed in traditional kimono in Heian period. More traditional set of the display includes not only the royal couple, but also three court ladies and …
Japan is hosting G7 Summit in Ise-Shima region on May 26 and 27. What does Ise-Shima region look like? Here is a video of Ise-Shima made by the Japanese government. I wonder, does this video tell you about Ise-Shima well?
This year marks the 1150th anniversary since the Rinzai (臨済) school of Zen was established. To celebrate this significant milestone, the Kyoto National Museum is currently holding a special exhibition called “The Art of Zen from Mind to Form.” What is Zen? How has Zen impacted Japan’s culture? How is Zen applicable to our everyday life? Now …
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