It’s blossom season again in Japan, so I’m sharing this blossom-related yo-ji-juku-go (Japanese 4-character idiom). It’s also one of my favourites. It is comprised of 4 beloved Japanese trees which blossom in spring. They are: 桜 = cherry (sakura) 梅 = apricot (ume) 桃 = peach (momo) 李 = plum (sumomo) Each of these treesContinueContinue reading “桜梅桃李 (ō-bai-tō-ri) “never compare yourself to others””
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Which Japanese Camera Company is Named after the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy?
The inspiration for the name of a famous camera company. Image by ftanuki from Pixabay. This article was originally published on Medium here. Mitsubishi. Kikkoman. Nintendo. Many Japanese companies are household names in the West. This article looks at the intriguing background behind the names of five of the most globally successful Japanese brands. Read on to findContinueContinue reading “Which Japanese Camera Company is Named after the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy?”
Four MORE ways in which Japan is really inconvenient for foreign travellers
It looks good, but it may get you refused entry from hot springs. Image by Steven Erixon, Unsplash. Whether it’s the obscenely punctual public transport systems, the super-efficient customer service, the health system that really works, or the ubiquitous convenience stores, Japan is rightfully famous for taking convenience to a whole other level. Unfortunately, nowhereContinueContinue reading “Four MORE ways in which Japan is really inconvenient for foreign travellers”
Calligraphy by Vicky 