There’s a thousand year tradition that Japanese pass their family crests from generation to generation. The family crest is called “Kamon” in Japanese, which could be seen everywhere in Japan. Kamons are symbols for each...
Author - Hiroko Matsuyama
Hiroko Matsuyama
Best Tokyo Food Tour 2017: Where Real Japanese Go
We returned to Japan after two years of absence which is long enough for us to long for our families and friends. But we have to admit what we’ve been missing the most, the food. We will share only the best restaurants in Tokyo. Best Tokyo...
Soma Yoshitane: Lord of Soma Nakamura Domain’s History and Kamon
Soma Yoshitane is the lord of Soma Nakamura domain in Eastern part of present Fukushima Prefecture. His intelligence, proud, and patience kept the Soma domain alive. Who Is Soma Yoshitane Soma Yoshitane was born in the Odaka castle in 1548 and...
Taisho Roman and Takehisa Yumeji: Japanese Lyrical Beauty
Taisho Roman is a term represents a unique culture of the Taisho period in Japan. Let’s dig in and feel the air of the Taisho period with the help of a famous painter, Takehisa Yumeji. The Historical Backdrop of the Taisho Period The Taisho...
Shugendo: Japanese Mountain Worship and Spiritual Powers
Shugendo, can be translated into “The way of Mastering the Force”, is a form of religion which requires a harsh and beyond imagination training and discipline. Nowadays, not just Buddhist monks and Shrine priests but many laymen or even...
