In my previous post, I talked about the elegance of sentence structures in letter writing. Today, I want to share another beautiful linguistic tradition in Japanese correspondence: the cultural pairing of “Togo” and “Ketsugo.” In traditional Japanese letter writing, there is a thoughtful rule where the opening word and the closing word must always match […]
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Today, I want to share a real story that recently touched my heart so deeply it brought me to tears. It is a powerful lesson in faith, patience, and love. Have you ever heard of Akinori Kimura and his famous “Miracle Apples”? For a long time, growing apples without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers was
Recently, I’ve made a conscious choice to go and visit the elderly people in my life, my relatives, and anyone else I am able to meet. Age, of course, doesn’t really matter. None of us truly know when our time on this earth will come to an end, or when we might lose someone we
I am so thrilled to share that today marks exactly one year since I started my business! To everyone who has supported and cheered me on throughout this past year: thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. What started as a small, uncertain step has grown through daily trial and error.
The fresh green leaves are beautiful, and we can catch a glimpse of summer just around the corner. I hope you are all doing well. Actually, tomorrow marks exactly one year since I started my own business! Looking back over the past year, my heart is filled with pure gratitude. I could never have made
Today, I want to share a real story I heard from an acquaintance about a powerful lesson in adult relationships. In a certain workplace, there was a responsible leader, “B,” and a coworker, “C,” who was known for being a master at fitting in with everyone. According to my acquaintance, Coworker C seemed like a
Lately, my days have been filled with the excitement and frustration of a new creative challenge. I am currently experimenting with making accessories using only natural materials. My dream is to create pieces that are gentle on the skin while beautifully capturing the essence of nature itself. But wow, it is incredibly difficult…! I am
Do you have someone in your life that you simply cannot bring yourself to like? To be honest, my husband and I have an acquaintance who completely lacks consideration and manners. They always act selfishly without thinking about others. I couldn’t understand why anyone would behave that way, and every time I saw it, I
The other day, I went for my annual health checkup. The clinic was packed with people, but amid the busyness, I witnessed a few incredibly heartwarming moments. At the reception, an elderly woman was speaking to the nurse. “I’ve been coming here for over 20 years, but the bus schedule changed, and transferring has become
