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
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family. It is characterized by its fragrance, bitterness, and golden color, and is used by drying its roots and stems. Besides being used as a spice in curry, it is widely used as a dye for cloth, mustard, cheese, and other food coloring. Turmeric” loved all over … Read More
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
A constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west, forming a 65.5 km coastline against Great Britain. Nature in Belgium Topographically and geologically, the country is divided into three … 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
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, the yukata became the … 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
This is a work in which the Hiragana word “すげー” and the synonym are written in English “great”. It is written in English with Japanese in a method called bi-calligraphy. It’s one of a universal term in Japan. Although the title says great, it is colloquially used to express surprise or positivity. It is … 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
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 are alone with a woman, you won’t interfere and … 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
A phenomenon in which light and shadow show subtle fluctuations. The ground is heated by strong direct sunlight, which warms the air close to the ground and creates uneven density distribution. A phenomenon in which objects in the distance appear to sway or appear distorted when viewed from afar through the ground heated by … Read More
One of the four-letter idioms, it means to be so happy that you can’t help but dance. This word expresses the feeling of being so happy that your body moves involuntarily, rather than the feeling of being happy. Japanese says “Kyo ki ran bu”. Origin of boisterous dance(Kyokiranbu) “Kyoki” expresses a state of maddening … Read More
This is a colloquial “translation of Happy birthday to” in hiragana. If you fill in the name of the person giving it at the bottom, your feelings of celebration will be transmitted. It is a design that arranges it in a cursive style. It’s red for celebratory purposes, but it can easily be changed … Read More
It is a general term for butterflies belonging to the family Papilionidae. In Japanese it is called “Agehacho”. The reason why it is called “Ageha(あげは)cho” is that the swallowtail butterfly flutters freely and looks like it is floating in the sky. Ecology of butterfly Adult swallowtail butterflies are often seen from March to October. … Read More
It’s a word used when you’re in an ambiguous state and you’re not sure what you mean. For example, it is used when you are not sure whether a romance is about to start or whether you are just getting along as friends. Japanese said “Aimai-moko” as four characters idiom. This is a combination … Read More