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What Is the Core Meaning of Japanese Zen
【Sado, the Japanese tea ceremony】 Have you ever experienced a Japanese tea ceremony? Me? Never, though I've been Japanese since I was born. The most notable feature is its beauty of style. In a nutshell, it's just a ceremony where a ho... -
The Simple Truth We Gained from Nirvana (Grunge Rock)
【Nirvana, a god or a devil】 I grew up with the songs of the Beatles because my mother is a big fan of them. As writing this, I just remember her face like a demon crawling out of hell when I shot and broke some of her LPs with my airso... -
How to Get Free from the Desire to Be Free
【Free from desire for possesions?】 A house surrounded by a white picket fence, a SUV, two kids, a dog, and a stable job. Many people once believed they were essential components of a dream life. Now, the times have changed, and the era... -
The Magic of Sakura: What Makes Cherry Blossoms Special in Japan
Sakura, cherry blossom is one of the Japanese national flowers. Japanese people are a kind of addicted to sakura. It's not only flowers in full bloom but also flower petals falling and disclored on the buddles that touch our heartstrings. We discover beauty even in ruined things. -
Understanding Japanese Courtesy: Why Saying Less Means More
In terms of ambiguity, I believe Japanese people are second to none in the world. Majority vote is rarely adopted in a company meeting for example. Even company representatives don't like to be seen as imposing their opinions. A consensus, decision, etc. are made ambiguously in most cases. -
What Makes Godzilla (Nissan GT-R) So Special?
【Although this may be just nostalgia for monster cars】 Nissan GT-R (R32) and Mercedes Benz 500E. These monster cars were born in around the same time (around 1990). Such mosters will never appear on the market again in this ecological ... -
The Myth of the Pyramids: How to Build Pyramids
【The pyramid construction is a public project to create employment】 It only took 20 years to make the pyramid of King Khufu by using many slaves. Is there anyone who still believes all this? Some decades ago, the Japanese biggest const... -
What Makes Japanese Summer Festivals So Special?
Many Japanese people may forget the original meaning of a summer festival, but I don't think that's a serious problem. What is more important is many people gather and enjoy a summer festival. It's a good opportunity to develop relationships. -
The Changes in Japanese Workspaces You Should Know
An office environment well reflects a social structure. A typical Japanese office environment is hierarchical and cooperative (less privacy), which is completely different from the environment provided by remote work. Let's see how it has been changed in Japan in the post-Corona era. -
The Allure of Japan Blue: Why It Captivates the World
【Japanese natural indigo】 Indigo is a dye extracted from a plant. As Jeans may be a synonym for indigo, it was once used to dye fabric all over the world, not only in Japan. You may think most of the jeans are still dyed in indigo blue...