Since gratitude is something that is felt with the heart (although some say it is conveyed as a will to the head), the design is a heart-shaped version of the kanji character for gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is an emotion that we feel when we recognize that we have obtained some good result, … 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
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
Kanroji is one of the Japanese family names. 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 as the Ryomon branch. Its status as a court … Read More
Description for Rurgatory 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. Also called the Purgatorial Realm. While the Bible contains no explicit … 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
Description for governor In Japan, prefectural chiefs and executive bodies elected by direct public election. It was the first time since the prefectural system was established in 1890 that the title “governor” was uniformly applied to the heads of local bodies. Prior to that, it was used only for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto prefectures. … Read More