8 Day of June – Lined up
Japan’s love of line-forming begins with the lessons kids learn as early as kindergarten: self-discipline, cooperation, and respect. For example, it’s not uncommon for Japanese nursery and elementary schools to host…
7 Day of June – Dark
錦鯉 – Nishikigoi, often called Koi fish or Japanese carp, are fish with colors and patches raised and kept for appreciation. The carp originates from China and was brought to…
6 Day of June – Big – Oyunohara Torii
Officially the biggest Torii gate in Japan at more than 33 metres tall. Oyunohara Torii is located on the former site of Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine. To visit: take the…
5 Day of June – Blue
The Hydrangea (紫陽花, アジサイ, ajisai ) is a popular flower in Japan. Native hydrangea varieties have been mentioned in Japanese written records from the 8th century, while European varieties were…
1 Day of June – Shallow
Shallow focus is a state of mind in which people focus on specific things to the exclusion of everything else. It can include focusing on one or two topics for…
The Ink Art : CHRYSANTHEMUM AND ROCK
Since the flower blooms in the fall, the chrysanthemum signifies joy and beauty despite the oncoming winter. Although beautiful, chrysanthemums hold various meanings across different time periods and cultures, both…
The Ink Art : Chrysanthemum in a wine glass
The Japanese have proclaimed the chrysanthemum as their national symbol. And celebrate the ‘Festival of Happiness’ every year in honour of the chrysanthemum. They believe that a chrysanthemum petal at…