Widely distributed throughout Okinawa Prefecture, it is the most common surname in the prefecture. Derived from “bijā,” meaning east. Located in the southeastern part of Hamahiga Island, central Okinawa Island. Locally, it is collectively called Bama-Hija with the beach in the northwest. There is a rocky hill called a gusuku at an elevation of … Read More
This word has two main uses. One is to mean “forest.” There is a kanji character using the character for “Ki” (木) that means “Hayashi” (林). Both “森” and ‘林’ mean “forest,” but those who realize that the different kanji characters actually mean different things are very astute. In Japanese, “林” refers to a … Read More
Read as Kichigai, this reading has two meanings. To be in an unusual state of mind, to speak or act in a manner that is not normal. To lose one’s mind. To be abnormally absorbed in one thing. Also, the person. Mania. This is a coined kanji character It reads “Kichigai,” originally written in … Read More
This is a contemporary illustration drawn in brushstroke style. In Japan, there are invisible dwarfs. There is a Japanese folktale about a dwarf called “Issunboushi” who exterminates demons. There is also a world fairy tale about “Seven Dwarfs” who save a princess in a castle. Where do these dwarfs come from and what do … Read More
It is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has a distinctive aroma and pleasant bitterness. Because it contains caffeine, it has a stimulant effect on the nerves. Coffee was first used as a beverage around the 6th century. Initially, coffee was popular among Arabian Muslims as a medicine to improve … Read More
Hello, Mr. Mizuki. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Mizuki, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. This is 2,857th surname in Japan It is said that the surnames derived from place names are very common as the origin of surnames. Mizuki is presumed to be one of them. … Read More
These trains were stopped at Tokyo Station. Both are the new N700 series, but I believe the one in the foreground is the N700S, and the one in the background is also an N700S. Recently, the fleet has mostly been replaced with N700 series trains, and the older models are no longer in service.
Honda is the 130th common Japanese surname. Hello, Mr. Honda. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Honda, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Topography. From the main rice field. It was located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture (formerly Osumi Province) during the Nanbokucho Period. It is … Read More
Hello, Mr. Yoshida. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Yoshida, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. 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 … Read More
This photo was taken on a sunny day when a gentle breeze was blowing across the lake. The surrounding trees were reflected on the lake’s surface, transforming the blue water into a world of green. The Japanese describe this scene as “Ao-ao.” “Aoao” is a word formed by repeating the character for “blue” (青). … 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
It is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcast tower. Located in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, near Asakusa, this broadcast tower stands at 634 meters (Musashi)—the tallest in the country. Before this tower was built, Tokyo Tower served this purpose; however, due to the impact of rising building heights, the Skytree was constructed to transmit radio waves … Read More