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
Curry is readily available at any restaurant, and it has become a national dish in Japan. The country where curry was born When most people hear the word “home of curry,” they most likely think of India. Indeed, India is the birthplace of the dish we know today as curry. However, curry does not … Read More
This is an explanation of Kanroji in Japan. It’s not just about name of the anime’s character. It is an extremely rare surname, with only a few dozen people bearing it nationwide today. Its origin is said to stem from the clan (Fujiwara clan) granted by Emperor Tenji to Nakatsukasa no Kamatari, also known … Read More
Description for Rurgatory. The “Rengoku” isn’t just a character from the manga or anime. One refers to the place or state In Christian doctrine, the place and state where souls who have committed venial sins—not severe enough to warrant hell but not yet worthy of heaven—undergo purification through suffering while awaiting the Last Judgment. … Read More
Located in the center of Eurasia, Kazakhstan is actually the ninth largest country in the world and at the same time the largest landlocked country in the world, with about half of its land area being desert or dry steppe. Because of its large land area, the country is rich in mineral resources, and … Read More
India is located in South Asia and is a country with a vast territory and diverse culture and history. With a population of over 1.4 billion, it is one of the most populous countries in the world. India, a federal republic Language India is one of the world’s most linguistically diverse nations. As a … Read More
Description for Yukata clothing Yukata was originally used by aristocrats in the Heian period (794-1185) when they entered steam baths, to avoid burns from the steam. The yukata is said to have originated in the Heian period, when aristocrats wore “yukatabira” made of hemp to prevent burns from the steam. As time went by, … Read More
Description for Hippopotamus The second-largest land mammal after the elephant. Once inhabited rivers throughout Africa, but by the late 20th century, it had nearly become extinct north of Khartoum in Sudan and south of the Zambezi River, except for a few reserves like Kruger National Park. Adult males reach a body length of 4.2 … Read More
A generic name for all mammals in the order Primates, excluding the hominids. In zoology, it is the generic term for all primates. They are the second most advanced animals after humans, and many of them are highly intelligent with a well-developed cerebrum, vision (including color vision), and hearing. They have a bare face, … 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
Description for Switzerland Switzerland is an inland country located in the Alps, surrounded by Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Its capital is Bern. Switzerland is a highly unique country divided into regions where each of Europe’s three main languages—German, French, and Italian—is used daily. At the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Switzerland became … Read More
Hamamatsu is the second-largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture, after Shizuoka City. This photo shows the buildings and blue sky just outside the north exit of Hamamatsu Station, which leads to the city’s downtown area. The building visible in the background is the Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu. This photo was once a staple on … Read More
The Caucasus region is the easternmost region of Europe. Among them, the world’s oldest Christian country spreads at the foot of Mount Ararat, which is famous for Noah’s Ark legend. Mount Ararat is currently part of Turkey, but since it was located in the center of Greater Armenia, which prospered around the Armenian plateau … Read More
Description for Starvation boy as recent words in Japan A man who is not interested in romance. It is different from “carnivorous people (肉食系)” who aggressively approach the opposite sex and “herbivorous people (草食系)” who are interested in love even though they are late. Even if you find yourself in a situation where you … Read More
This is a work in which the Japanese word “美し” and the synonym are written in English “beauty”. It is written in English with Japanese in a method called bi-calligraphy. “美し” is a kind of abbreviation. It’s said “Utsuku-shi” in Japanese. It is described as “Utsuku-shi(美し)” in Japanese classics. Also, the nuance is slightly … Read More