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
Description for Secretly A low-ranking samurai who engaged in exploration under secret orders from his lord. Generic term for detectives in the Edo period. It’s also called Shinobi no mono, Ninja, and spies. At first, Iga and Koga people were used for covert activities by the shogunate, but the 8th shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune reorganized … Read More
It’s hand written old difficult numbers in Japanese Kanji. And the Kanji of the zodiac is written on the inside. It is a work written on a design like worn-out golden armor(Samurai’s Yoroi). It was Aokimono who used the numbers as a reference and collaborated. Gold moon – Old complex numbers of Kanji like … Read More
Red sun – Old complex numbers of Kanji like Yoroi Large Clock It’s hand written old difficult numbers in Japanese Kanji. And the Kanji of the zodiac is written on the inside. It is a work written on a design like worn-out red armor(Samurai’s Yoroi). It was “Aokimono.” who used the numbers as a … Read More
This is not about the date indicating a specific time and date, but rather an explanation of the Japanese word “Date.” The meaning of this word as “Date” To flaunt one’s spirit or chivalry. Also, the manner of doing so. To wear flashy clothing or behave ostentatiously to attract attention. To put on airs. … Read More
A type of martial arts where competitors wearing armor face each other and compete for victory or defeat by hitting the part specified by bamboo swords. In the Edo period, it became a samurai table art, and further merged with Bushido to have a spiritual content, but entered the Meiji period and declined with … Read More
Brought from China around the 7th century, Zen originally referred to the teachings and practices of the Zen sect, a branch of Buddhism that developed in Japan, but is known today as a philosophy related to meditation and mindfulness. History of Zen Zen is a term that refers to the teachings and philosophy of … Read More
About real knights A knight refers to a social class in medieval Europe that was obligated to fight as cavalry in exchange for guaranteed control of manors. In modern times, cavalry itself disappeared, and knighthood became a title of nobility or a mere honorary position. Etymologically, the English word “knight” derives from the Old … Read More
These are kanji written vertically. The meanings are generally divided into two main categories. 1. a person in charge of leading or commanding an army This is one of the official positions and titles for commanding a large army. It has long been one of the titles of military commanders in East Asia. The … Read More
Description for Akihabara town Akihabara is an area name that refers to the area around JR Akihabara Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is known as one of the largest electric towns in Japan. History and etymology of Akihabara (Akiba) During the Edo period, it was the area where lower samurai lived. As it was … Read More
Description for Harakiri (read as Seppuku) 1. Use your own sword to cut your stomach and die. 2. One of the punishments imposed on samurai during the Edo period. The lightest of the death penalty. In front of the autopsy, a kaishakunin shot down his neck from behind as he cut his belly. Japan … Read More
Description for Hiroshima Abbreviation for Hiroshima Prefecture or its prefectural capital, Hiroshima City. History of Hiroshima City During the Edo period, Hiroshima developed as a castle town of the Asano clan with an income of 426,500 koku. Since the Meiji period, it has had a strong character as a military city, and during the … Read More
Description for period of Edo in Japan The predecessor of Tokyo, now one of the largest cities in the world and the center of Japan’s politics, economy, and culture, was Edo. Edo was the seat of the Tokugawa clan for 279 years, from 1590 to 1868, and was the political center of the Edo … Read More
Special techniques used in military strategy during the samurai era. These techniques were used for purposes such as espionage, information gathering, plotting, and assassination, and involved disguises, invisibility, and trickery to take advantage of people’s weaknesses and act boldly and swiftly. The origins of these techniques can be found in China’s Sun Tzu’s Art … Read More
The kanji character “猛者” can be roughly translated as “tough guy”. ‘猛者’ is read as “mosa”. “mosa” refers to a person of exceptional strength and ability. It denotes not only physical strength but also experience, skill, and mental fortitude. In the Warring States period, it referred to brave samurai and soldiers who distinguished themselves … Read More
Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword. A form of ritual suicide by disembowelment using a blade, practiced by Japanese samurai, especially to rid oneself of shame, as a means of protest or, formerly, as a method of capital punishment. Japanese says Seppuku.
The surname of a warlord who ruled the area around present-day Yamanashi Prefecture during the Warring States period. A renowned general known as the “Tiger of Kai.” Takeda Shingen was the surname of a warlord who governed Kai Province (present-day Yamanashi Prefecture) during the Warring States period (1467–1615). Not only for his military prowess, … Read More
This surname is commonly found in western Japan, particularly prevalent from the Kinki region to Kyushu. It likely originates from place names There were places named Matsumoto in various areas of Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures, such as Ichinari Matsumoto in Kagoshima Prefecture’s Kagoshima City, Kiboku Town. Records also indicate samurai bearing the Matsumoto surname … Read More
[Kanji] Nihonbashi T-Shirt Nihonbashi as a wide-area place name refers to the entire former Nihonbashi Ward in the northern part of Chuo Ward, Tokyo. Since the Edo period, Yamate has been lined with samurai residences, but it has been a representative area of the underground shopping center of the townspeople’s culture.
[Kanji] Harakiri Hoodie Use your own sword to cut your stomach and die. One of the punishments imposed on samurai during the Edo period. The lightest of the death penalty. Japanese calls “seppuku”.
[Kanji] Harakiri T-Shirt Use your own sword to cut your stomach and die. One of the punishments imposed on samurai during the Edo period. The lightest of the death penalty. japanese said “Seppuku”.
[Kanji] Shinjuku by vertical long sleeves T-Shirt One of the 23 wards of Tokyo. During the Edo period, there were many samurai residences in the eastern half, and it is now a residential area. There are many skyscrapers such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and educational facilities.
One of the 23 wards of Tokyo. During the Edo period, there were many samurai residences in the eastern half, and it is now a residential area. There are many skyscrapers such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and educational facilities. [Kanji] Shinjuku by vertical T-Shirt
無礼者 means an insolent fellow, a rude fellow. When we have a time, we are browsing on the internet. And we find some 無礼者 , illegal and ignorant user. They resale use our brushed contents without permission and didn’t contact us. Japanese calligraphy (brushed work, handwriting Japanese) is creative work, too. We will be … Read More