🌍 Building Bridges: My Prayer for Peace and Connection “I want to be a bridge between Japan and the world.” This isn’t just a business goal—it is the very reason I exist as a creator and a teacher. The world is vast, and our “common sense” shifts the moment we cross a border. Through my […]
I hope this brings a smile to your face at the end of a long day, helping you wash away your fatigue and sleep peacefully. Laughter is good for your health.
Have you ever heard of “Yatagarasu,” the sacred bird of Japanese mythology? Many of you might recognize him as the three-legged crow depicted on the jerseys of Japan’s national football team. In ancient Japanese myths, Yatagarasu is revered as a “divine guide” who safely led people to their destinations when they were lost in the
Binge-watch and enjoy this weekend. Get ready to feel the ‘Kyun’! Did you know? ‘Kyun’ is the Japanese word for the sweet feeling of your heart skipping a beat. Kyun MindfulnessAt35 #FindYourIbasho
Did you know that Japanese has an incredibly diverse range of words for “I”? In English, we simply use “I,” but in Japanese, your choice of first-person pronoun reveals a lot about who you are, how you see yourself, and your relationship with the person you’re speaking to. It is essentially a tool for “self-designing”
Let me introduce two very short “Rakugo” (traditional Japanese sit-down comedy) stories. They are simple, classic, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! check out my website (or Instagram)! 🗝️✨ FamilyBond BinboHimanashi PiponPresents #Rakugo #JapaneseHumor #ShortStories #CultureExchange #JapaneseLanguage
Following my previous post about the beautiful traditions of letter writing, let’s shift our focus to the fascinating world of daily spoken communication. Have you ever been chatting with someone and felt that natural instinct that it’s “time to wrap up this topic” or “time to head home,” but wondered how we actually signal that
In the world of Japanese language education, there is a famous saying: “English is a language of ‘Doing’ (Suru), while Japanese is a language of ‘Becoming’ (Naru).” At first glance, this might seem like a simple grammatical rule. However, it connects deeply to a matter of the heart—how we perceive and experience the world around
“You don’t have to cook anything today. Just stay in bed and rest.” These few short words from my family—spoken when I was completely bedridden and weak from sudden summer heat—held the beautiful essence of what we call a “high-context culture” in Japan. 1. The Art of “Not Saying Everything” In cultural anthropology, communication is
When we are constantly running through our busy daily lives, we sometimes lose track of where our heart truly lies. In Japan, there is a beautiful concept called “Ma” (間). It refers not simply to an empty void, but to a meaningful pause or a “blank space” that is essential for moving forward. The few
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