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 …
What does 道; michi or do means? 華道; Kado, 茶道; Chado or Sado, 武道; Budo Read More »
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
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 …
Arigatou for your help during the flood disaster of north Kyushu in 1953 Read More »
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 …
Online Kids Program HANAIKU; arrange flowers and experience ” Wow” Read More »
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.
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 …
Please give feedback on this video; Learn Japanese with experience tea ceremony Read More »
First, I would like to talk about what Hanaiku is. Hanaiku aims to foster kids’ sense of appreciation of life, beauty, and improve self-esteem through working with plants and flowers. Second, as you would like to know the meaning of Hanaiku. It comes from two words. Hana 花 はな:flower Iku 育 いく: to forster, raise, bring up …
Hinamatsuri is Girls’ Day and celebrated for baby girls’ and young girls’ healthy growth and happiness on March 3rd. it is also called Momo noSekku of peach, a seasonal festival. As it’s named, we display dolls and peach branches. I have good memories of Hianamtsuri displaying dolls with my mother and sister. I liked our …
鬼は外 福は内 Go away COVID-19, Come in Healing, Peace, and Health! we need Setubun all over the world this year 2021. Setsubun 節分 is the day that divides winter and spring in the old Japanese calendar( lunar calendar). It is February 2nd this year. What is the Kanji for Setsubun? First, I will explain Kanji for Setsubun, It …
Japanese Bean Throwing Festival, Setsubun Feb.2.2021 Read More »
When do you feel at peace with yourself? What makes you smile? Beauty may help you! Take time to pause and appreciate the beauty around you.Do you remember the moment you were moved by the beauty of nature? What was the feeling?If you cannot remember let’s take time to create the moments. I would like …
Meditate on flowers, Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging Read More »
