Exploring Japanese Culture and Philosophy through Blogging

This article was inspired by an important friend of mine and I just admire the way he loves. Love is not possession. Or it depends on how we choose to love. Silent love reminds me of the era of samurai, when they were willingy to sacrifice their lives, their youth to something bigger than themselves:… Read more

Not a “Dear friends” as usual, I will only talk about the hate that Joe Alwyn has to suffer from the Golden Globe because he is no longer someone’s muse. In the popular imagination, the “tortured artist” is a figure perpetually shrouded in gloom. The so called “tortured artist” must suffer so that he or… Read more

Dear friends, Long time no see! How have you been?I’ve been busy, with everything. I guess. Today I decided to take a break to rearrange my thoughts and try to rest a little. I’m in separation with Mr Saito again. It’s a good decision for both of us and sometimes we need a break from… Read more

Dear friends,As I keep digging into the depth of my soul and my existence. There is an almost aching beauty in the Japanese concept of Hansei (反省). It is simply meant “self-reflection” or “introspection,” but such direct words fail to capture its true weight and the real beauty. Hansei is not just an intellectual exercise.… Read more

Dear friends, How is life? In Japanese cultural aesthetics, sabi 寂 is the quiet beauty found in the aged, the old, the faded and the solitary. Sabi carries a hint of sadness and serenity—the awareness of things passing. But it’s definitely a philosophy of profound relief: the comfort found in accepting that inevitable decay. My… Read more

Dear friends, Have you found your mountain? If not yet then, have you tried to start building yours? Chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru 塵も積もれば山となる It means “Even dust, if piled up, becomes a mountain.” This is a beautiful serene and powerful concept, suggesting that monumental achievements and significant changes rarely happen in a single,… Read more

Dear friends, Maybe you’ve heard about this profound Japanese concept Gaman 我慢. Gaman means perseverance and self-control. It’s the inner strength that keeps you calm and composed when everything around you is so not ok at all. Gaman is a virtue in my opinion. Gaman is also a silent scream. Does it sounds noble or… Read more

Dear friends,If you know me, you know that I am a desperated fan of love and divine love. I might say that I’m a die hard romantic person. I love love and I love finding the divine love that hidden among us. Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Japan, numerous Shinto shrines stand as testaments… Read more

Dear friends,I’m back. The last 2 weeks I was lost in the feeling of “What if”. It’s a mix of sadness, regret and definitely maybe something could happen instead of those things that happened. 世界は残酷だ それでも君を愛すよThis world is so cruel and yet I still love you. If your were in Tokyo last Autumn, you know… Read more

Dear friends, It’s a rainy day in Tokyo. I’ve been suffering the worst kind of headache for more than a week. Rain always brings me memories, which I thought I lost during my time that has been used to just survive. The song “Renaissance” by Paolo Buonvino suddenly hits hard. “Sometimes I justify the words… Read more

Dear friends, You know, I’ve been so burnt out lately. Maybe it’s just an excuse for my laziness. Or not? All at once it seems like a bad excuse because I’m not productive at all. I do feel guilty. May be? You know that feeling when you’re already running late, but you keep delaying because… Read more

Dear friends, This is not an article about Taiyaki, even though I love Taiyaki and any Japanese treats. It’s summer, I’m craving some soft serve ice creams and a good bowl of matcha kakigori. Today, we’ll talk about Kata – 型. For me it’s an unseen blueprint that shapes everything in our daily life. In… Read more

Dear friends, Have you ever seen or just felt a beauty so deep it was almost silent and indescibable? Have you ever noticed a sense of wonder that came not from a brilliant spectacle, but from a quiet suggestion of something vast and unseen? It is 幽玄-Yugen. I know how it feels whenever I go… Read more

Dear friendsI’m back to school. I have a lot to tell you today because we talked about kotowaza during class. My teacher asked me if I liked any Japanese idiom and I told her I like “Wabi-sabi”. Then suddenly I feel like I need to talk about the part “Sabi” itself in this article. What… Read more

Dear friends,If my cats Mikan and Azuki are still alive, I bet they think I’m crazy. Because…how can someone be so dumb and still can try to be cool at the same time? They must think I’m nuts. Am I? But today, let’s talk about my path to enlightenment. First, you need to listen to… Read more

Hey there, my dear friends!To my lovely lovebirds and manga addicts! I am your favorite blogger and today, we’re dicussing about a topic that’s a little less about literal rainbows and a lot more about colors, or just say the “smutty” side of life! Let’s talk about “Iro” (色), but not just any “color.” We’re… Read more

Dear friends,In my latest article, we have talked about Rinne and the meaning of reincarnation in Japanese culture. Today, do you want to talk about “あの世 – Ano Yo”, the after life in Japanese belief? Let’s do it with me. The concept of あの世 (anoyo), or the “other world,” is a deeply ingrained part of… Read more

Dear friends, I’ve got to say that I’m a collector. I can never resist anything cute or unique related to spirituality. Japan is such a paradise for my guilty pleasure. So that, I’ve decided to write this article, to share to you about my hobby as a Goshuin and Omamori addict! 1. What is an… Read more