A daimyo family of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It began when Hideyoshi was appointed Grand Minister of State in 1586 and granted the Toyotomi surname. History of the Toyotomi Clan Hideyoshi, originally from the Kinoshita clan of Owari Province, became a senior retainer of Oda Nobunaga and changed his surname to Hashiba in 1573 (Tenshō … Read More
Flowers of the four seasons in Japan are depicted in a Yuzen style ring and wrapped with Mizuhiki, which is meant to be elegant and prestigious. This Mizuhiki is in the shape of a “Kemomimi”. Description for this flower ring design What’s Yuzen Yuzen is an abbreviation for yuzen dyeing, a traditional technique for … Read More
Hello, Mr. Morita. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Morita, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. The first line on the left is in hiragana, the middle line is in kanji, and the third line on the right is in katakana, all written vertically. The first kanji character, … Read More
Kilimanjaro is located in eastern Tanzania, and at 5,895 meters above sea level, it is the tallest mountain in the world as an independent peak not belonging to a mountain range. Kilimanjaro National Park, which includes Mt. Kilimanjaro, was registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 1987 in recognition of its beautiful mountain … Read More
It is two horizontal lines with a total of four kanji characters. The top line is a Kanji character meaning extremely large, and the bottom line is slang for penis. The bottom line reads “Mala” in Japanese The etymology of the word is “something that hinders Buddhist practice and deceives the human mind.” and … Read More
Hello, Mr. Morita. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Morita, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Found nationwide, particularly common in Aomori, Toyama, and Tottori Prefectures. Shared lineage with the Morita clan. Derived from the auspicious character “盛” (prosperity) and “田” (field). The Morita family of Aomori Prefecture: … Read More
The first character in the center is the old character form of Shibuya. You hardly ever see it nowadays, but this character was used until around the early Showa period. It seems some Japanese people still use this old character form in their surnames. This character is a kanji meaning “bitter taste,” “to stagnate,” … 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
Hello, Mr. Ohshiro. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Ohshiro, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. This is a representative surname originating from Okinawa’s castle ruins (gusuku) culture. Meaning “large castle,” it was formerly called “ufugushi” and traces its origins to ancient settlements and clan lineages (monchū) in … Read More
Description for Germany Country located in central Europe from the Netherlands. The country is located in central Europe. The capital is Berlin. Ancient Germania. In the Middle Ages, it was the center of the Holy Roman Empire, but the feudal lords remained divided for a long time. 1871 saw the establishment of a unified … 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
This rose was blooming in the rose garden at an exhibition held in Japan. Since roses have undergone hundreds or even thousands of selective breeding processes throughout human history, I don’t know the exact variety, but this vibrant magenta rose had a truly enchanting aura.
As a Tokyo landmark, it attracts many visitors from both Japan and abroad. Standing at 634 meters tall, it is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. From the “Sky Deck” at 350 meters, you can enjoy a beautiful view overlooking Tokyo, and from the “Sky Corridor” at 450 meters, you can take in a … Read More