Turmeric is a member of the ginger family. It is characterized by its fragrance, bitterness, and golden color, and is used by drying its roots and stems. Besides being used as a spice in curry, it is widely used as a dye for cloth, mustard, cheese, and other food coloring. Turmeric” loved all over … Read More
The origin of Yoshida There are two main theories regarding the origin of the name: one is based on the place name, and the other is derived from “Yoshida,” which refers to rice fields with positive connotations. Cases derived from place names The place name “Yoshida-cho” is said to have originated from the Muromachi … Read More
It refers to a calamity caused by fire. This refers to the burning of buildings, ships, forests, and other things useful to humans on a daily basis. It is defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) as “rapid combustion that is uncontrolled and expanding in time and space”. A fire is considered to have … Read More
The Federative Republic of Brazil. Brazil is the largest country in Central and South America. It is the fifth largest country in the world by land area, following Russia, Canada, China, and the United States. About Brazil Within the South American continent, only Ecuador and Chile do not share a border with Brazil. It … Read More
Description for Sweden Sweden is a constitutional monarchy located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Its capital is Stockholm. In Swedish, it is called Sverige, meaning “the land of the Swedes.” It borders Finland to the north, Norway to the west, and faces the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea to the … Read More
Scotland is one of the nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Its capital is Edinburgh, and it possesses its own distinct history and culture, with devolved government administered by the Scottish Government. Known for bagpipes, tartan kilts, and whisky, it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the … Read More
Generally, it is a portable meal consisting of rice and side dishes in a container such as a box. In some cases, rice is not used, such as in sandwiches and spaghetti. History of Bento Heian – Kamakura Period The concept of all portable food as bento goes back to the Heian period (794-1185). … Read More
Description for Poland A republic in Central Europe. It borders the Baltic Sea and Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) to the north, Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, and Lithuania, Ukraine, and Belarus to the east. Its capital is Warsaw. During World War II, it was occupied by German forces. … Read More
Republic of Ireland. Located on the island of Ireland west of the British Isles. While its constitution claims the entire island as its territory, in practice it encompasses only the areas outside Northern Ireland, which remains part of the United Kingdom. About Ireland Most of the land consists of hilly plains dotted with lakes … Read More
One of the extremely rare Japanese surnames It may have existed in the past, but it is not currently found in Japanese surname databases. It might be a fictional surname, but “鬼” means demon, “舞” means dance, and ‘辻’ means crossroads. This surname signifies “a crossroads where demons dance.” Legends from olden times say … Read More
One of the first names for Japanese men. It is rarely seen in modern male names. Modern names are mostly one or two kanji characters, and three-kanji names are relatively uncommon. For men, adding “郎” (ro) was common since ancient times, similar to how “子” (ko) is added to female names. These are names … Read More
Kamado is one of the Japanese family name. This surname is extremely rare and uncommon, with only about 10 people bearing it in Japan. The protagonist of the manga Demon Slayer, Kamado Tanjiro, shares this surname. What is the origin of Kamado? Places with the same name can be found in areas like Kikusui … Read More
A ball game where teams compete to score points by carrying an oval ball into the opponent’s in-goal area. While the 15-a-side Rugby Union is the most common form, there are also 7-a-side (Sevens), 10-a-side (Tens) Rugby Union, and Rugby League (13-a-side). Origins of Rugby Modern rugby traces its origins to football played among … Read More
This Katakana is a Katakanaized version of the English pronunciation. Of the two lines, the upper is “I love you” and the lower is “I like you”. It is not in exact English The word “like” in “i like you,” which is the second line, is not usually used for people, but Japanese people … Read More
This is a work in which the Hiragana word “すげー” and the synonym are written in English “great”. It is written in English with Japanese in a method called bi-calligraphy. It’s one of a universal term in Japan. Although the title says great, it is colloquially used to express surprise or positivity. It is … Read More
Description for Portuguese The country’s name is said to have originated from the old name of Porto, “Portus Cale”. About 1/4 of Japan’s land area is inhabited by 10 million people, most of whom are Catholics. Surrounded by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, it is the westernmost country in Europe. Portugal’s history The most … Read More