Ikebana: the Japanes eartof arrnaging flowers will chanee your life because it will give you peace of mind and beautiy in your life. That is scientifically prooved by Chiba Universtity. Color therapy works. Aroma therapy works. Flowers have both!! and they are beautiul. Nobody get angry to see beautiful flowers, though those who is alergy …
Ikebana will change your life! Flowers make you happier and healthier! Read More »
七夕Tanabata is translated the Sta Festival in Engish but for me English word festival seems different for Tanabata. In Japanese this is one of five annual festivals. This is derived from Chnese legend. Orihime (Star Vega) and Hikoboshi (star Altair) can meet once on the Milky Way. Please watch the video of Tanabata story. I …
July 7th was Tanabata; the Star Festifvalin and I enjoyed this special day in the U.S.A Read More »
America won the chapionship in women’s world cup soccer. Posted by Motoko Japanese Culture on 2015年7月5日 I am a Japanese and I live in America. I like living here but I must cheer Japan in the final. We lost 5-2 against U.S. This time U.S seemed determined to win more than Japan. Japan lost but I’d like …
Thank you Nadeshiko Japan! Women’s World Cup of Soccer Read More »
America celebrates Independence Day, July 4th. Many Americans seems to be very proud of being American. おめでとうアメリカ！Happy July 4th! I’mJapanese and I enjoy living in the States. I love my culture and I live American culture too.Both are unique and different and I lappreciate differences! I would like to be a bridge! Also they are …
This is Uchiwa , I call, the most eco-friendly air conditioner. It’s is Japanese fan. There are another kind of fan but this one is more summery. You just fan and keep yourself cool with no electricity! You just fan with your hand!!! To make yourself feel cool, you should choose a picture of Uchiwa. Traditionally gold …
Uchiwa (Fan) is the most eco friendly air conditioner to keep yourself cool. Read More »
I am Japanese and bowing is a kind of second nature for me. We say お辞儀(おじぎ)Ojigi in Japanese. To bow means to show respect to others. Is is said that showing the back of your head means that I have no intention to hrut or harm you because that part is the weakest among our …
Bowing is good? strange? Have you ever seen someone bow? Read More »
Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog. I have neen writing manuscript of an ebook about Ikebana I have spent much time to decide what to talk and what not to talk in the book. I think it’ll be a help for you to try Ikebana, arrnaging flowers by yourself. My missionis to share this traditional …
International Yoga Day!! I had never heard of it. I thought it’s a joke yesterday. I celebrated Yoda Day, doing Yoga with a teacher and my yoa mates! She took a picture! I joined in Yoga claass Sunday mornings. I exercise for my health as walking and strech by myself. I had never tried Yga until last November. …
I celebrated International Yoga Day with my Yoga teacher and friends on June 21st. Read More »
The third Sunday was Father’s Day. My father lives in Japan and it is 14 hours ahead. I had to call him on Saturday or early in the morning. Icalled him and say “Otousan Arigatou!” means “Thank you!” I do love him but it’s not common to say to say “I love you.” to parents and …
Happy Father’s Day! American style and Japanese style. Read More »
I visited Newtown CT with my friend Chiiyoko. She joined me from Japan. This is my thrd visit here. First before one year anniversary. Second last year I joined in children’s summer camps and visted senior center to share in joy of tea ceremony. I woudl like to offer some Japanese culture experience but this …
