Japanese culture

 Long time no see! The year is half over, how are you all doing? We have sumo next month and I am excited because I got tickets! In every country, something degrading happens where a few people abuse the weaker ones.  When I was in junior high school, I used to be addicted to foreign novels for teenagers. One of the books I read there was called "The Hangman Game," and I was shocked. Japanese people are said to be introverted from the point of view of people overseas, and among them, it is very easy to be made fun of if you are very quiet and unable to communicate with others. I thought this was even more pronounced in other countries. I myself have clear intentions and am good at putting them into words and communicating them to others, so I can defeat most ill will by myself.  However, I have seen many people who are not good at those things make false accusations and blame others for things that are not their fault.  Then, they cannot overlook it and often go to t...

 It's been a while.  I am heartbroken by the state of affairs in the world, and I think daily that it is only because of peace that we are able to transmit our culture.  I only hope that many people will be able to sleep peacefully as soon as possible.  I am saddened by my powerlessness.

 The Originator of Cute  Hello everyone. January is already over. How are you starting?  I got some sweets wrapped in a nice ranch mat! I'd like to introduce the people who drew this cute picture. Today, I'd like to introduce you to two Japanese people who created the Japanese culture, Cute! Today I'd like to introduce you to two Japanese people who created the Japanese culture, Cute!  Junichi Nakahara is a painter who has a former Takarazuka actress as his wife. He published a book called Himawari and Sore Iyu, which teaches what it means to be a beautiful woman as an etiquette.  In the book, she shows a wide range of senses such as how to think in daily life, how to enrich your life with interior design and handicrafts, and how to wear clothes.  His elegance has never gone out of style, and his sense of style is still evident to future generations!  The person who has Junichi Nakahara as a mentor is Urune Naito.  She is said to be the one who es...

Recently, something that is impossible in Japan has been happening. Before I go any further, let me explain the "Overseas　trainee . Many overseas trainees come to Japan to work as apprentices. There are many people from overseas who work in Japan as trainees.　 Thanks to these people, Japanese industry is maintained in some aspects. However, it costs a lot of money to come to Japan, and most of them have to borrow money to come to Japan.  Recently, Japanese people have started to hear that there are many people who are forced to work in an environment that is completely inferior to what they were offered as employment conditions.  Wages are lower than offered, unpaid, no overtime, no rest, etc.  In one recent case, a worker was assaulted to the point of breaking his own bones. She felt her life was in danger and asked to change her place of employment, but was not accepted.  The reason for the assault was that she could not communicate in Japanese and it interfered wi...

  Yesterday, I received a wonderful gift. It was from Mika-chan in Seattle, who I've mentioned in my blog before.  She loves Japan and is learning a lot about Japanese culture. We talked a lot about sumo.  In the summer, she wanted a kimono tailored by Hakuho, the last Yokozuna, so we got it and sent it to America!  In Japan, there is a culture of handing out items to people who have been good to you, called "Ochougen" (お中元)in summer and "Oseibo (お歳暮)in winter.  Sumo wrestlers come up with their own names and patterns, and give them to their patrons every year.  The sumo wrestlers then tailor the cloth and wear the yukata to watch the sumo...very cool and elegant!  Such is the case with Mika-chan, who sent me a very nice purple hand-knit shawl, smoked salmon, and chocolates! And a lovely letter!  I'm working on an idea to return the gift to her as well.  It is said that it is possible to meet any person in the world through six people. I've n...

 We are now on the fifth day of the New Year. I am glad that so many people, from all over the world, are reading this blog.  Today, I would like to write about a holiday that is coming up next week, Adult's Day. A national holiday is a public holiday set by the government. In a book I read the other day, there was an interesting notation. It's sad that we don't take care of everyone unless we set aside a day for it, such as Children's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.  You have a point. If we all had an attitude of gratitude and civility, there would be no need for the government to set a day and call out, "Let's take care of each other! If we have an attitude of gratitude and civility on a daily basis, there is no need for the government to set a day and call out, "Let's take care of each other!  This is a long preamble, but I would like to talk about the national holiday in January, Adult's Day.  In the past,...

Happy New Year, everyone! It's a new year, isn't it?  I celebrated the countdown at the HUB! It was my first time to celebrate with strangers, ringing crackers.  It was a great success, reflecting the fact that a lot of people have been lonely in Corona for a long time.  In Japan, we celebrate the New Year by visiting shrines and eating rice cakes and osechi. Nowadays, with the convenience of convenience stores and the like, it seems very classic for families to prepare Osechi.  I would like to spend the New Year in a sacred mood, renewing my mind and wishing for a wonderful year ahead.  As I don't get together with my relatives, I will return to my normal routine tomorrow.  Each of us has our own way of spending our time, and I hope that each of us can spend it in a happy way.  In Japan and abroad, there are cities and countryside, and the way we spend our time changes remarkably, especially in Japan. It is still common in the countryside for wives an...