A solo hike to Mount Yoshino
Mount Yoshino offers splendid views of cherry blossoms during spring. It is one of the most popular hanami 花見 (flower
Continue ReadingMount Yoshino offers splendid views of cherry blossoms during spring. It is one of the most popular hanami 花見 (flower
Continue ReadingThe collection of manga books and materials available here is unparalleled. There are research reference rooms where you can get access to over 2,50,000 manga materials inclusive of international publications. There are also exhibition corners, featured sections and workshop areas.
Continue ReadingLet’s see how well you know Japan! As you know Japan is a archipelagic country which is made of four
Continue ReadingIt gives me immense pleasure to share the updates and photos from Japan Habba 2018 with you. This event started
Continue ReadingTorii 鳥居 gates are mostly found in front of shrines in Japan. It is an important cultural symbol as it marks
Continue Reading朱 cinnabar 訓読み:あけ 音読み:シュ 例文:朱色(しゅいろ vermilion) 珠 gem 訓読み:たま 音読み:シュ 例文:珠算(しゅざん abacus)、真珠(しんじゅ pearl)、珠玉(しゅぎょく jewel) 殊 especially 訓読み:こと 音読み:シュ 例文:特殊(とくしゅ speciality)
Continue ReadingWhat is ema? Those cute wooden votive plaques hanging outside a shrine or a temple are called ema. People tie ema for
Continue ReadingAlmost 13 kilometres away from the overflowing cherry blossom parks of Kyoto stands an elegant white castle on top of a small hill
Continue ReadingNara, the ancient capital of Japan is best known for its temples more than anything else. Most visitors come here
Continue Reading士 samurai, gentleman 音読み:シ 例文:武士 (ぶし warrior)、同士(どうし companion)、弁護士(べんごし lawyer)、博士(はくし doctorate) 志 aspire, intent 訓読み:こころざし 音読み:シ 例文:志向 (しこう intention)、志を果たす(こころざしをはたす realise one’s aspiration)、志望(しぼう desire)
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