It’s not a tree root. What is burdock? A biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. Primarily consumed for its long, elongated root, it’s a uniquely Japanese vegetable rarely used outside Japan. It looks like a tree root. However, recent research has revealed several things. It is not highly nutritious, but it is rich in … Read More
This four-character idiom is used as a team cheer or slogan. It signifies uniting hearts and joining forces toward a common goal. Split into two words, the four characters mean: “Rikuryoku” (戮力) means joining forces. “Kyoshin” (協心) means to unite hearts. The first characters of each, “戮” and “協,” both convey the meaning of … Read More
This is a representative Japanese cheer phrase. It means to advance boldly and straight ahead, referring to moving forward wholeheartedly and without hesitation toward one’s goal. “勇往” (yūō) means to advance without hesitation. “邁進” (maishin) means to advance rapidly and fearlessly. In Japanese, similar meanings are sometimes expressed by stringing together different kanji (or … Read More
What kind of country is Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia is a vast country occupying 80% of the Arabian Peninsula, with most of its land being desert. It shares borders with countries such as Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Oman. It holds world-leading reserves and production levels of oil, … Read More
New Zealand is an island nation located southeast of the Australian continent and is a self-governing member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Its capital is Wellington. In the Māori language, it is called Aotearoa. The South Island and North Island are separated by the narrow Cook Strait. The New Zealand Alps traverse both islands, … Read More
Happiness naturally comes to homes filled with laughter. This phrase originates from the proverb “Wa ra u ka do ni ha fu ku ki ta ru” (laughter brings good fortune), meaning that happiness naturally comes to households where smiles never cease. The hiragana text below this work corresponds to that proverb. Regarding the kanji … Read More
One of the names for Japanese women In Japan, names ending with characters like “子 (ko), 美 (mi), or 恵 (e)” are almost always female, though there are exceptions. Until the Showa era, names ending with “子” were common for women, but from the end of Showa through Heisei, such names became less frequent. … Read More
This is a fictional group performing hayashi music. This work designs the fictional hayashi group “Hayashi” in the style of a senjafuda (temple/shrine charm) using this site’s original font. The font under development features an ultra-thick line style resembling brushwork, often called senja-moji or yose-moji, with enhanced curves and rounded forms. The large kanji … Read More
This is the original type. I previously shared a work featuring a kemomimi-style mizuhiki design, but this flower wreath is the original creation. The mizuhiki on both sides remains symmetrical and unchanged, and the flower types are mostly the same, but only the plum-shaped mizuhiki at the top center is positioned differently. This is … Read More
The most representative example is Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is the location in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where Minamoto no Yoritomo established the Kamakura Shogunate, the center of Japan’s first samurai government. The number of tourists visiting Kamakura exceeds approximately 20 million annually. It is a temple and shrine tourist destination on par … Read More
Shibuya exists both as a place name and as a surname. Shibuya as a place name (Tokyo) A ward located in the southwest of Tokyo’s 23 wards. In 1932 (Showa 7), the three towns of Shibuya, Sendagaya, and Yoyohata in Toyotama District merged to form Shibuya Ward. Regarding the station itself, in March 2013, … Read More
Description for UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal state located at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Arabian Gulf and part of the Gulf of Oman. It consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain. Most of the country … Read More
A person who loves alcohol and drinks frequently A term used to describe a person who likes to drink heavily or who drinks frequently, as if it were a person’s name. It is important to understand that this word is not a compliment, as it also carries the image of a person who drinks … Read More
Description for Kaminarimon The name of the south gate of Sensoji Temple in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the surrounding area. The name comes from the statues of the gods of thunder and wind placed on either side of the gate, and it is also called the Gate of Thunder. It is also a symbol … Read More
What is Enoshima? An island located in the northeastern part of Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is connected to Katase on the opposite shore by the Benten Bridge and Enoshima Bridge, and is home to Enoshima Shrine (Enoshima Benten), which has been a place of deep religious devotion since the Kamakura period. The … Read More
This is a vector file, but the work is drawn in an ink painting style (Suiboku Style). In Japan, the moon and the sun are represented differently. In this work, the yellow circle on the right side is the moon. The yellow circle drawn by foreigners is usually the sun, but in Japan, the … Read More