Wishing safe, health, and happiness for all children on March 3rd, Hinagatsuri. Girl’s Festival in Japan
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Kimono, its colors, and motifs
In December, I think about wearing kimono to celebrate the new year and doing something special. Kimono is a Japanese traditional outfit. Until Meiji Restoration, the Japanese wore it daily, but they wore kimono only for special occasions such as weddings and celebrations of coming of age, graduation, and Shi-Go-San; offer thanks to kids healthy …
Peggy shared her father’s life in our Zoom meeting to Thank and Honor Veterans
Though Veterans Day is November 11, we had an early zoom international meeting to thank and honor veterans. Peggy is my friend. We happened to meet in April. Peggy contacted to Japan America Society to inquire about Kimono, They introduced me/ First we talked about the kimono. but sometimes there are stories behind the kimono. …
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What does 道; michi or do means? 華道; Kado, 茶道; Chado or Sado, 武道; Budo
道； Do You may have heard of 柔道; Judo or 剣道； Kendo. There are 茶道； Chado or Sado, 華道; Kado. It is a path to become the best of oneself through learning and improving skills. Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging is also one of Do. 華道; Kado. All 道 is lifelong learning and a …
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Virtual Tour to Okinawa September Zoom Meeting
Would you like to join the virtual tour and meet people? We had a virtual tour of Okinawa, Japan. It was a 1-hour tour learning about nature, traditional culture, and Q&A. Would you like to join?We would like to make another, so please tell us your dream virtual tour.Thank you. #virtualtoiur. #japan#japaneselenguage. #nihongo#culture#travel#enrichyourlife
Arigatou for your help during the flood disaster of north Kyushu in 1953
Operation Tomodachi in 2011 Tsunami You have heard Operation Tomodachi which the U.S. sent a helping hand soo after the Great Eastern Earthquake happened. A huge earthquake and Tsumami we had never had before. At that time, I just moved to the U.S. last December, I remember feeling depressed and sad and hopeless to see …
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Online Kids Program HANAIKU; arrange flowers and experience ” Wow”
HANAIKU 花育 is a Japanese word that literally means flower education. What is the goals? How does it work? Would you like to see your kids smiling with a small flower arrangement they created? They look happy and proud of themselves. This is one of the most popular programs of MOTOKO JAPAN. I cannot forget the …
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Bridging Two Cultures Captain McDowell and Setsuko 1953-54 in Ashiya, Japan
There are many people unknown or unrecognized who helped someone in need. One Japanese woman called Setsuko (Sachiko) and one American veteran of USAF Gil McDowell are ones of those. They taught me how to live and how to build a friendship between people.
Please give feedback on this video; Learn Japanese with experience tea ceremony
Thank you for visiting this page asking your feedback on my video. Please leave comments after watching this video for Japanese learners who just started learning and who are interested in the Japanese tea ceremony. The purpose of the video is to improve listening ability. This must be fun and practice. I would like to …
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