There were once approximately 20,000 to 40,000 castles in Japan, but many were lost due to the Meiji-era decree to dismantle castles and wartime damage. Currently, about 200 castles are open to the public, and among them is this castle, designated as a National Treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known as … Read More
What is the Kagura-den Hall? It is a building constructed within a Shinto shrine specifically for the performance of kagura (sacred dance and music). It is a sacred place where kagura dances expressing gratitude and prayers to the enshrined deities, as well as religious services and weddings, are held. It is typically built as … Read More
1. Top of diplomatic missions. There are temporary correspondent ambassadors and resident special ambassadors, and usually refer to the latter. 2. A person who is appointed from a local government, an organization, a company, etc. and performs public relations activities. 3. A messenger dispatched formally under the orders of central government agencies such as … Read More
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome A person who has been infected with HIV has developed one of 23 complications due to reduced immunity. Even if you are infected with HIV, it does not mean AIDS unless you develop one of these 23 diseases. In other words, HIV is the name of the virus that causes … Read More
The economy is the totality of human relationships involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of material goods such as food, clothing, and shelter. Like other animals, humans cannot survive without eating. However, the process by which we consume food is fundamentally different from that of animals. We prepare food in various ways, such … Read More