He did not plan to be a hero, but circumstances came upon him, and [he]…did what he had to do. Having the news at our fingertips can be convenient, but…
Tag: Japanese history
Otsukimi: Japan’s Mid-Fall Harvest Moon Festival
What Is Otsukimi? September is almost gone. The sun’s beams are a little gentler, the wind is crisper, and nights are cooler. At least here in Japan, after a particularly…
Chado: The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Ichii-go, ichi-e. This time we spend together may be the first and last, so let us treasure it. What do you think of when you think of “wa?”Maybe “washoku” Japanese food,…