Moon Viewing (Tsukimi) 月見 Fall Event What do you see in the moon? In Japan we see rabbits pounding rice cake. I used to try to see rabbits but not easy!The origin of this custom is China as many traditional festivals and events. In Japan this time of the year some events are held at night. outdoor concerts …
The world concern is what’s happening there and the news made me feel sad. Also in the States, in Japan, where I had lived till I came to the States, a day never pass without hearing a bad news. However I try to see a bright side of human beings. To love beauty. I believe …
I forget to post in the end of August…It’s out of season now.., so Please do not read! =) It’s fall. … Were you excited to go back to school when you were young? All over Japan students even 1st graders have homework in summer.The older we become, the more homework they have. I remember my …
I published e-book in Japanese. I introduced 12 phrases and words that I was inspired and encouraged by Brian Tracy. Who is Brian Tracy? Until I knew him (of course on the web and in his CDs, DVDs and books), I had not have any goals in my new life in the U.S. I moved in …
I am ver happy to share my Ikebana skill and knowledge with others. I started Ikebana volunteer just a year ago. One year has passed so quickly. I wanted quality time. I had thought about how I could contribute this community, what I could do, what I liked to do, and what I could do better …
It seems to me that August is a month for Japanese people to remember that Japan had a war, victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, We remember that so many people of the world were sacrificed in order that Japan are able to enjoy freedom and peace. Newspapers and TV have special articles and programs every summer. On …
For me August is a month for appreciate peace. Hiroshima and Nagasaki Read More »
Dear my friends, Thank you for reading my blog. Today I would like to shre my favorite words of Brian Tracy in my first e-book. Though I write it in Japanese, you can get ides from 12 English quotes.If you are learning Japanese, why don’t you try to read it. Even you don’t have time to …
I love Ikebana. I started learning since I graduate from college. It was for a preparatio for marriage. Learning tea ceremony was also for a preparation for a young lady when my mother was young. For my generation those were no more so popular as before. For me it’s natural to learn Ikebana for me. …
Motoko Japanese Culture greets to you! 暑中お見舞い申し上げます。In Japan we have a custom to send a greeting card in summer. It’s very hot and humid in summer. Japan is surrounded by oceans and mountains and it’s so humid in summer. Also the land is so small that people has to live alongside the nature. People have …
Tanabata is a traditional event of Japan and still remembered, though many traditional things have been disappearing. It’s not easy to get a bamboo tree for Tanabata decoration these days, especially in a big city , even all town. There are plastic and smaller bamboo branches sold in a store. A real bamboo tree is appreciated. After …
Tanabata 2 Tohoku is famous for its decoration art. Read More »
