Zuihitsu - Wikipedia:
Zuihitsu (随筆?) is a genre of Japanese literature consisting of loosely connected personal essays and fragmented ideas that typically respond to the author's surroundings.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Tsurezuregusa - Kenko
Tsurezuregusa - Wikipedia:
“Branches about to blossom or gardens strewn with faded flowers are worthier of our admiration. In all things, it is the beginnings and ends that are interesting.” Within his work, Kenko shows the relation of impermanence to the balance of things in life. Beginnings and ends relate to the impermanence of things, and it is because of its impermanence that beginnings and ends are interesting and should be valued. Irregularity and incompleteness of collections and works show the potential for growth and improvement, and the impermanence of its state provides a moving framework towards appreciation towards life.
“Branches about to blossom or gardens strewn with faded flowers are worthier of our admiration. In all things, it is the beginnings and ends that are interesting.” Within his work, Kenko shows the relation of impermanence to the balance of things in life. Beginnings and ends relate to the impermanence of things, and it is because of its impermanence that beginnings and ends are interesting and should be valued. Irregularity and incompleteness of collections and works show the potential for growth and improvement, and the impermanence of its state provides a moving framework towards appreciation towards life.
Monday, June 12, 2017
How to be funny in “JaPunese”: 10 Original Japanese Puns! | Japan Info
How to be funny in “JaPunese”: 10 Original Japanese Puns! | Japan Info
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese wordplay, which can be best
compared to Western puns. It relies on similarities in the pronunciation
of words in a short sentence to create a joke.
There are a great number of famous dajare that should be known by
every child in Japan. Such kind of classic dajare, however, might not
necessarily guarantee laughs. Dajare in general are often referred to as
oyaji gyagu (“Old person’s jokes”).
Nonetheless, dajare serve as excellent icebreakers, for instance, when
trying to flirt with a beautiful Japanese girl (or boy!). Even when you
use a well-tried dajare, you might get a smile, and perhaps even a
compliment on your sensational Japanese skills. If, however, you should
get a less excited reaction, you might want to try one of the following –
a little more creative – dajare next time.
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese wordplay, which can be best
compared to Western puns. It relies on similarities in the pronunciation
of words in a short sentence to create a joke.
There are a great number of famous dajare that should be known by
every child in Japan. Such kind of classic dajare, however, might not
necessarily guarantee laughs. Dajare in general are often referred to as
oyaji gyagu (“Old person’s jokes”).
Nonetheless, dajare serve as excellent icebreakers, for instance, when
trying to flirt with a beautiful Japanese girl (or boy!). Even when you
use a well-tried dajare, you might get a smile, and perhaps even a
compliment on your sensational Japanese skills. If, however, you should
get a less excited reaction, you might want to try one of the following –
a little more creative – dajare next time.
Pilgrimage to the Seven Gods of Fortune in Ashikaga | Tochigi Prefecture
Pilgrimage to the Seven Gods of Fortune in Ashikaga | Tochigi Prefecture:
stimulated by the “Shichifukujin” boom since the late 1970 's. The
“Shichifukujin” are the seven deities of Indian, Chinese and Japanese
origin. The six gods and one goddess are depicted on a treasure ship.
They are thought to bring wealth and fortune.
stimulated by the “Shichifukujin” boom since the late 1970 's. The
“Shichifukujin” are the seven deities of Indian, Chinese and Japanese
origin. The six gods and one goddess are depicted on a treasure ship.
They are thought to bring wealth and fortune.
Daikokuten (Bannaji Temple)
The grace of rich harvest and getting all wishes.Akashibenten (Honjoitsukushima Shrine)
The grace of happiness, prosperity and family harmony.Jurojin (Shintsuin Temple)
The grace of longevity, wealth and happinessEbisujin (Nishinomiya Shrine)
The grace of happiness and commercial success.Fukurokujuson (Chorinji Temple)
The grace of happiness, wealth and longevity.Nagaobenten (6chomeitsukushima Shrine)
The grace of happiness, prosperity and family well-being.Hoteison (Fukugonji Temple)
The grace of happiness, prosperity and family well-being.Bishamonten (Jonenji Temple)
The grace of fortune and study fulfillment.Ashikaga City | Page - 2
Ashikaga City | Page - 2
Ashikaga is very proud of its nature and history. Ashikaga is
surrounded by green mountains and the city is divided by the Watarase
River. Ashikaga, with great pride, offers you many historical and
cultural heritages including Ashikaga Gakko (Ashikaga school), the
oldest school in Japan and Bannaji temple which is closely connected to
the Ashikaga shogunate. More...
Over 1,100 years ago, this temple was opened by Joeshonin(a
Buddhist priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara Pref.) and is the main temple
of Singon Esoteric Buddhism.
At first, the name was Sesonji Temple (Shakyamuni Temple). During the
Tengyo-no-Ran(Tengyo War)(939-940), Hidesato Fujiwara(the head of a
powerful family of the Heian period) overthrew Masakado Taira(a...
The "Bishamonten" are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa
Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in Japan. The other
two are located on Kurama mountain in Kyoto Pref. and on Shigi Mountain
in Nara Pref.
The main hall was rebuilt in 1762(Houreki 12nen) and in 1993 it was
widely repaired. The principal image is 1.8inches tall and is made of
pure gold. It is...
Tokuzoji temple is said to have been founded at the end of
Heiancho period, But the certain age is unknown. There are three famous
Gohyaku Rakanson (500 statury of Buddhist monk who has attained Nirvana)
in Japan. One is in this temple, one is in Kenchoji temple in Kamakura
and the other is in Rakanji temple in Kyushu. Gohyaku Rakan of this
temple was designated as...
The vermilion lacquered Orihime Shrine
"When you come to Ashikaga, put a mark on the vermilion Orihime Shrine,
Karariko-ton-ton, Karariko-ton, Ashikaga is as beautiful a city as a
picture, a textile city." The Orihime Shrine appeared in the Ashikaga
Ondo(chorus) like this. Orihime Shrine is Weaving Goddess of Ashikaga.
The present shrine was re-built through the...
Ashikaga International Association was established in 1992 and the
international exchange has been supported and operated thanks to the
free co-operation and commitment of the members of the association.
The purpose of this association is to raise the awareness of every
citizen by encouraging their participation in various international
exchange activities. You are...
This hiking course is about 3 miles long. You can look over
beautiful Watarase river and Kanto plain far beyond. The course is about
900 feet above sea level but it does not mean easy to go because ups
and downs are tough.
Ropes for climbing is stretched on a steep slope. There is a cave in the
course. The course is so exciting that tickle children's adventure.
On...
In 8.8 miles long course from JR Ashikaga station to Izuruhara
Bentenike Pond in Sano city, Mansaku flowers can be seen in mountainous
land centering Kabasakicho. In the middle of the course, you can see
Kabasaki Hachimangu (shrine), where the second generation of Ashikaga
clan, Yoshikane was enshrined.
In the early spring, you can see yellow Mansaku flower blooming...
Daibosan hiking course, whose top is 934.4 feet in height, is a
low hill Course suitable for beginners and families. The departure and
arrival spot for This course is the temple named Chorinji, which has the
legend of ' Tengu ' (a long-nosed goblin) and the seven wonders. And
its garden is one of the Merits.
The Oyamazumi jinja shrine, which is one of the spots for...
Senningatake, 2173 feet high , is the highest mountain in
Ashikaga. The hiking course has a total length of 5.9 miles and it takes
5hours 40 minutes to walk the whole course. There is a dangerous spot
in this Course, called "Inugaeri". It's a cliff, 32.8 feet high. If you
are not a good Climber, we recommend you to take another route, a secret
path "kando". This...
Shinkosan hiking course is from the crossroads of Matsuda 4-chome
to Omata Station ( JR-line ) or the bus stop of Omata naka-cho, a total
length of About 5.6 miles, and it takes 4hours 30minutes to walk the
whole course.
While hiking, you can enjoy a fine view of a chain of mountains of
Nikko, the mountains of Akagi and the plains of Kanto. This course has
charm of...
Ashikaga Prefectural Nature Preserve hiking course is a low hill
course with elevation from 656ft. to 1,311ft. above sea level. Hikers
can enjoy the change in geographical features and the wonderful seasonal
changes in the scenery. From the ridge, hikers have a view of Mt.
Akagi, Mt. Fuji, and the Kanto Plains along the Watarase river. It takes
about one day from...
Ashikaga Flower Park , whose area is 20.3 acres, is well-known
that the transplantation of Ofuji , wisteria, over 100 years old
succeeded for the first time in Japan. There are remarkable four spots
with big wisteria trellis besides 160 wisterias over sixty years old,
1500 azaleas over sixty years old, more than 1000 hydrangeas,
10,000,calamis, etc.
The park buried...
This museum has a fine collection of both "Imari" and "Nabeshima"
porcelains which were the first kinds of pottery made by the Nabeshima
clan in Japan during the "Edo" period ( 1603-1867 ).
It is the largest porcelain museum in the world with a collection of
over 10,000 pieces. It has an area of 24.5Acres, is located on the top
of the hill, surrounded by red pine...
Yamamae park is a regional park covering an area of 19.8A in
Omae-cho, located in the western part of Ashikaga. In the park municipal
owned groves are arranged in passes and gardens which make the most of
the plentiful natural environment. In the northern part of the park, the
urban greenery botanical gardens include over 100kinds of trees that
flower through all of...
The Ashikaga Park opened in 1883, is a regional park covering an
area of 11.1A on the southern side of the hill, located in the western
side of the central city area. Since its beginning, this park has been
famous for its cherry blossoms and azaleas. Besides the Ashikaga
citizens, people come from the northern Kanto region to visit the park.
In this park, there are...
Around the year 1964, about 1,500 Japanese apricot trees with
white blossoms and red ones were planted on the west slope at
Orihimeyama (Orihime Mountain) hill. Though the trees decreased to about
1,200, you can enjoy flower carpet when in full bloom. You can reach
there from Tochigi prefectural hiking course in Ashikaga. Blooming
season is from mid-March to the end...
This house was built by Hanbei Matsumura the fourth, in 1925. It
is wooden structure that is two stories high. There is a Warehouse
attached to the main house, and a basement. The house exhibits the
furniture and commodities which the Matsumura's used from Edo era
through Meiji, Taisho, to Showa, and materials on Ashikaga born former
Minister of Justice Sennosuke...
Kauzouchin-no-kan collects over two thousand rubbings from Chinese
monuments. Each rubbing was taken directly from local monuments. They
are a rare item. The collections are the works by masters and experts of
calligraphy in old China from the Han to Chin era.
Kauzouchin-no-kan - Chinese Rubbings Collection
907-6 Tanaka-cho, Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi), Tochigi...
In Shodenkyo Art Museum the works of Hasegawa Shodenkyo（1905 -
1983）,the blind painter, are exhibited. He has showed a gift for art
since he was in a prewar elementary school. At 15 years old, he became
the of pupil boarding with Makishima Kanun who was a painter of the
Southern School and a scholar of Chinese classics to learn the base of
Japanese painting.
At 26...
The Watarase river has its headwaters in the mountains in Ashio
and flows through Kiryu, Ashikaga, and Sano, and the joins with the Tone
river.
Water transportation on the Watarase River was frequently used among
these cities. The river was useful in our local economy.One of the 12
bridges is named "Watarasebashi" (bashi means bridge). The Japanese pop
singer Chisato...
Matsudagawa river dam is the first multiporpose dam in the south
area of Tochigi prefecture and its important purpose is to adjust the
quantity of water and to ensure a supply of city water.
Matsudagawa-karyu Fureai hiroba is one of the resort development project
in the north area, constructed the multipurpose open space, the
barbecue area, the promenade, the arbor...
Ashikaga Sunfield is on the way to the Ashikaga Prefectural Nature
Preserve hiking course. In this area of 14.3A, there are athletic
stations and a rest house.
There are 37 athletic stations which are related to proverbs and maxims
that visitors can experience. It also has BBQ equipment. After enjoying
the athletics activities, visitors can take a shower (for free)...
Ashikaga is famous for its traditional textiles and ancient
textile dyings. Ashikaga was written about in "Tsurezuregusa" an old
back written in 1311 by Kenko Yoshida.
In 1968 the Ashikaga Textile Tradition House was opened and has
designated to hall to outline Ashikaga's Here,visitors can textiles,
take history of dying.
To show the practice of dying, lessons on...
Soun Museum is located in Ashikaga city. Soun Tazaki worked as a
loyal artist in the last years of the Edo Shogunate.
Soun Museum exhibits his posthumously collected works and articles. It
is located in the southern part of Ashikaga park , that is famous for
its cherry blossoms and maples. There is also Hakuseki Sanbo , Soun's
doubles as atelier and his home.
Soun...
It has been said that “Shichifukujin Meguri” ,apilgrimage to the 7
Gods of fortune, began in Kyoto in the Muromachi era ( 1392 - 1573 ).In
Ashikaga the pilgrimage began as a wish for Ashikaga' s prosperity, and
the fortune and good health of each family in 1942.
Although it halt during World WarⅡ, it revived in the New Year in 1987,
stimulated by the “Shichifukujin”...
Ashikaga Upside Down River is formally called “Yanagihara
irrigation Canal”, which was made for farmers in the beginning of the
Edo era (the 17th c. ). Usually the rivers in this area flow from the
north to the south ,but the canal still now flows in the counter
direction for agricultural use. Ashikaga Upside Down River walking trail
is approx. 12.3 km length.
Yakumo...
Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the
mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines and temples
with the Ashikaga clan connections. We recommend this course including
other traditional sites in the Kamakura era and the Muromachi era ( the
14th c. - the 17th c.).
Bannaji Temple
Bannaji, a Temple known for its association with the...
Kokoromi Gakuen is a rehabilitation center for handicapped people
which was founded in 1969. In 1958, the people living there started
cultivating vines.
They worked very hard to clear the mountain step by step without
machines and cultivated about 600 young vine plants. After many years,
the plants grew and now every autumn, vine trees give off the scent of
wine....
“Yagibushi” is a traditional local song which came from Ashikaga.
Its predecessor had been“Kudokibushi”,a slow song ,sung by young girl at
Yagijuku（a posting station）along Reiheijikaido Road from the end of the
Edo era to the beginning of the Meiji era the latter half of the 19th
c. After that the first singer, Genta Horigome （ his real name : Gentaro
Watanabe）...
Ashikaga City
Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi) Tourist Information Centers
Ashikaga is very proud of its nature and history. Ashikaga is
surrounded by green mountains and the city is divided by the Watarase
River. Ashikaga, with great pride, offers you many historical and
cultural heritages including Ashikaga Gakko (Ashikaga school), the
oldest school in Japan and Bannaji temple which is closely connected to
the Ashikaga shogunate. More...
Keisokuji Temple
Over 1,100 years ago, this temple was opened by Joeshonin(a
Buddhist priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara Pref.) and is the main temple
of Singon Esoteric Buddhism.
At first, the name was Sesonji Temple (Shakyamuni Temple). During the
Tengyo-no-Ran(Tengyo War)(939-940), Hidesato Fujiwara(the head of a
powerful family of the Heian period) overthrew Masakado Taira(a...
Oiwa Bishamonten (Saishoji Temple), Akutai & Tainagashi no Shiki Festival
The "Bishamonten" are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa
Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in Japan. The other
two are located on Kurama mountain in Kyoto Pref. and on Shigi Mountain
in Nara Pref.
The main hall was rebuilt in 1762(Houreki 12nen) and in 1993 it was
widely repaired. The principal image is 1.8inches tall and is made of
pure gold. It is...
Tokuzoji Temple
Tokuzoji temple is said to have been founded at the end of
Heiancho period, But the certain age is unknown. There are three famous
Gohyaku Rakanson (500 statury of Buddhist monk who has attained Nirvana)
in Japan. One is in this temple, one is in Kenchoji temple in Kamakura
and the other is in Rakanji temple in Kyushu. Gohyaku Rakan of this
temple was designated as...
Orihime Shrine and Orihime Park
The vermilion lacquered Orihime Shrine
"When you come to Ashikaga, put a mark on the vermilion Orihime Shrine,
Karariko-ton-ton, Karariko-ton, Ashikaga is as beautiful a city as a
picture, a textile city." The Orihime Shrine appeared in the Ashikaga
Ondo(chorus) like this. Orihime Shrine is Weaving Goddess of Ashikaga.
The present shrine was re-built through the...
Ashikaga International Association
Ashikaga International Association was established in 1992 and the
international exchange has been supported and operated thanks to the
free co-operation and commitment of the members of the association.
The purpose of this association is to raise the awareness of every
citizen by encouraging their participation in various international
exchange activities. You are...
Daishoyama mountain hiking course of Ashikaga
This hiking course is about 3 miles long. You can look over
beautiful Watarase river and Kanto plain far beyond. The course is about
900 feet above sea level but it does not mean easy to go because ups
and downs are tough.
Ropes for climbing is stretched on a steep slope. There is a cave in the
course. The course is so exciting that tickle children's adventure.
On...
Metropolitan Natural Walkway where Mansaku bloom of Ashikaga
In 8.8 miles long course from JR Ashikaga station to Izuruhara Bentenike Pond in Sano city, Mansaku flowers can be seen in mountainous
land centering Kabasakicho. In the middle of the course, you can see
Kabasaki Hachimangu (shrine), where the second generation of Ashikaga
clan, Yoshikane was enshrined.
In the early spring, you can see yellow Mansaku flower blooming...
Daibosan hiking course of Ashikaga
Daibosan hiking course, whose top is 934.4 feet in height, is a
low hill Course suitable for beginners and families. The departure and
arrival spot for This course is the temple named Chorinji, which has the
legend of ' Tengu ' (a long-nosed goblin) and the seven wonders. And
its garden is one of the Merits.
The Oyamazumi jinja shrine, which is one of the spots for...
Mt. Senningatake hiking course of Ashikaga
Senningatake, 2173 feet high , is the highest mountain in
Ashikaga. The hiking course has a total length of 5.9 miles and it takes
5hours 40 minutes to walk the whole course. There is a dangerous spot
in this Course, called "Inugaeri". It's a cliff, 32.8 feet high. If you
are not a good Climber, we recommend you to take another route, a secret
path "kando". This...
Ashikaga Alpine Hiking Trails
Shinkosan hiking course is from the crossroads of Matsuda 4-chome
to Omata Station ( JR-line ) or the bus stop of Omata naka-cho, a total
length of About 5.6 miles, and it takes 4hours 30minutes to walk the
whole course.
While hiking, you can enjoy a fine view of a chain of mountains of
Nikko, the mountains of Akagi and the plains of Kanto. This course has
charm of...
Ashikaga Prefectural Natural Park hiking course
Ashikaga Prefectural Nature Preserve hiking course is a low hill
course with elevation from 656ft. to 1,311ft. above sea level. Hikers
can enjoy the change in geographical features and the wonderful seasonal
changes in the scenery. From the ridge, hikers have a view of Mt.
Akagi, Mt. Fuji, and the Kanto Plains along the Watarase river. It takes
about one day from...
Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park , whose area is 20.3 acres, is well-known
that the transplantation of Ofuji , wisteria, over 100 years old
succeeded for the first time in Japan. There are remarkable four spots
with big wisteria trellis besides 160 wisterias over sixty years old,
1500 azaleas over sixty years old, more than 1000 hydrangeas,
10,000,calamis, etc.
The park buried...
Kurita Bijutsukan (Kurita Museum) in Ashikaga
This museum has a fine collection of both "Imari" and "Nabeshima"
porcelains which were the first kinds of pottery made by the Nabeshima
clan in Japan during the "Edo" period ( 1603-1867 ).
It is the largest porcelain museum in the world with a collection of
over 10,000 pieces. It has an area of 24.5Acres, is located on the top
of the hill, surrounded by red pine...
Yamamae Park in Ashikaga
Yamamae park is a regional park covering an area of 19.8A in
Omae-cho, located in the western part of Ashikaga. In the park municipal
owned groves are arranged in passes and gardens which make the most of
the plentiful natural environment. In the northern part of the park, the
urban greenery botanical gardens include over 100kinds of trees that
flower through all of...
Ashikaga City
Ashikaga Park
The Ashikaga Park opened in 1883, is a regional park covering an
area of 11.1A on the southern side of the hill, located in the western
side of the central city area. Since its beginning, this park has been
famous for its cherry blossoms and azaleas. Besides the Ashikaga
citizens, people come from the northern Kanto region to visit the park.
In this park, there are...
Seikei-en Garden at Orihime Mountain
Around the year 1964, about 1,500 Japanese apricot trees with
white blossoms and red ones were planted on the west slope at
Orihimeyama (Orihime Mountain) hill. Though the trees decreased to about
1,200, you can enjoy flower carpet when in full bloom. You can reach
there from Tochigi prefectural hiking course in Ashikaga. Blooming
season is from mid-March to the end...
Matsumura Memorial House in Ashikaga
This house was built by Hanbei Matsumura the fourth, in 1925. It
is wooden structure that is two stories high. There is a Warehouse
attached to the main house, and a basement. The house exhibits the
furniture and commodities which the Matsumura's used from Edo era
through Meiji, Taisho, to Showa, and materials on Ashikaga born former
Minister of Justice Sennosuke...
Kauzouchin-no-kan - Chinese Rubbings Collection
Kauzouchin-no-kan collects over two thousand rubbings from Chinese
monuments. Each rubbing was taken directly from local monuments. They
are a rare item. The collections are the works by masters and experts of
calligraphy in old China from the Han to Chin era.
Kauzouchin-no-kan - Chinese Rubbings Collection
907-6 Tanaka-cho, Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi), Tochigi...
Hasegawa Shodenkyo Art Museum in Ashikaga
In Shodenkyo Art Museum the works of Hasegawa Shodenkyo（1905 -
1983）,the blind painter, are exhibited. He has showed a gift for art
since he was in a prewar elementary school. At 15 years old, he became
the of pupil boarding with Makishima Kanun who was a painter of the
Southern School and a scholar of Chinese classics to learn the base of
Japanese painting.
At 26...
Watarase Bridge in Ashikaga
The Watarase river has its headwaters in the mountains in Ashio
and flows through Kiryu, Ashikaga, and Sano, and the joins with the Tone
river.
Water transportation on the Watarase River was frequently used among
these cities. The river was useful in our local economy.One of the 12
bridges is named "Watarasebashi" (bashi means bridge). The Japanese pop
singer Chisato...
Matsudagawa river dam in Ashikaga
Matsudagawa river dam is the first multiporpose dam in the south
area of Tochigi prefecture and its important purpose is to adjust the
quantity of water and to ensure a supply of city water.
Matsudagawa-karyu Fureai hiroba is one of the resort development project
in the north area, constructed the multipurpose open space, the
barbecue area, the promenade, the arbor...
Ashikaga Sunfield
Ashikaga Sunfield is on the way to the Ashikaga Prefectural Nature
Preserve hiking course. In this area of 14.3A, there are athletic
stations and a rest house.
There are 37 athletic stations which are related to proverbs and maxims
that visitors can experience. It also has BBQ equipment. After enjoying
the athletics activities, visitors can take a shower (for free)...
Ashikaga Textile Tradition House
Ashikaga is famous for its traditional textiles and ancient
textile dyings. Ashikaga was written about in "Tsurezuregusa" an old
back written in 1311 by Kenko Yoshida.
In 1968 the Ashikaga Textile Tradition House was opened and has
designated to hall to outline Ashikaga's Here,visitors can textiles,
take history of dying.
To show the practice of dying, lessons on...
Soun Museum of Art in Ashikaga
Soun Museum is located in Ashikaga city. Soun Tazaki worked as a
loyal artist in the last years of the Edo Shogunate.
Soun Museum exhibits his posthumously collected works and articles. It
is located in the southern part of Ashikaga park , that is famous for
its cherry blossoms and maples. There is also Hakuseki Sanbo , Soun's
doubles as atelier and his home.
Soun...
Pilgrimage to the Seven Gods of Fortune in Ashikaga
It has been said that “Shichifukujin Meguri” ,apilgrimage to the 7Gods of fortune, began in Kyoto in the Muromachi era ( 1392 - 1573 ).In
Ashikaga the pilgrimage began as a wish for Ashikaga' s prosperity, and
the fortune and good health of each family in 1942.
Although it halt during World WarⅡ, it revived in the New Year in 1987,
stimulated by the “Shichifukujin”...
Ashikaga Upside Down River Walking Course
Ashikaga Upside Down River is formally called “Yanagihara irrigation Canal”, which was made for farmers in the beginning of the
Edo era (the 17th c. ). Usually the rivers in this area flow from the
north to the south ,but the canal still now flows in the counter
direction for agricultural use. Ashikaga Upside Down River walking trail
is approx. 12.3 km length.
Yakumo...
Visiting Shrines and Temples of the Ashikaga Clan
Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the
mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines and temples
with the Ashikaga clan connections. We recommend this course including
other traditional sites in the Kamakura era and the Muromachi era ( the
14th c. - the 17th c.).
Bannaji Temple
Bannaji, a Temple known for its association with the...
COCO Farm & Winery's Harvest Festival (Kokoromi Gakuen) in Ashikaga
Kokoromi Gakuen is a rehabilitation center for handicapped people
which was founded in 1969. In 1958, the people living there started
cultivating vines.
They worked very hard to clear the mountain step by step without
machines and cultivated about 600 young vine plants. After many years,
the plants grew and now every autumn, vine trees give off the scent of
wine....
“Yagibushi”Song in Ashikaga
“Yagibushi” is a traditional local song which came from Ashikaga.
Its predecessor had been“Kudokibushi”,a slow song ,sung by young girl at
Yagijuku（a posting station）along Reiheijikaido Road from the end of the
Edo era to the beginning of the Meiji era the latter half of the 19th
c. After that the first singer, Genta Horigome （ his real name : Gentaro
Watanabe）...
Friday, June 9, 2017
Japanese topics
Japanese concepts and values
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_values
What is wabi sabi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi
Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes.
On 16 March 2009, Marcel Theroux presented "In Search of Wabi Sabi" on BBC Four as part of the channel's Hidden Japan season of programming.
" Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things."
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura
wabi-cha
Sen no Rikyu
Do - a Way
See also Kintsugi ( also known as Kintsukuroi )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi
What is shimaguni/nihonjinron?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihonjinron
Isshin-denshin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishin-denshin
What is mono no aware?
British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro (author of 1989's The Remains of the Day, which was awarded the Booker Prize for Fiction) ends many of his novels without any sense of resolution. The issues his characters confront are buried in the past and remain unresolved. Thus Ishiguro ends many of his novels on a note of melancholic resignation. His characters accept their past and who they have become, typically discovering that this realization brings comfort and an ending to mental anguish. This can be seen as a literary reflection of the Japanese idea of mono no aware.
Films like Alain Resnais' Hiroshima Mon Amour, Shohei Imamura's Black Rain and Akira Kurosawa's I Live in Fear have all been associated with the term.
What is mottaini?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mottainai
What are Yojijukugo?
Yojijukugo in the broad sense simply means any Japanese compound words consisting of four kanji characters. In the narrow or strict sense, however, the term refers only to four-kanji compounds that have a particular (idiomatic) meaning that cannot be inferred from the meanings of the components that make them up.
Meaning: Experience the beauties of nature, and in doing so learn about yourself.
Hiroshi Teshigahara and Kobo Abe collaborated on four films: Pitfall (1962), Woman in the Dunes (1964), The Face of Another (1966) and Man Without a Map (1968). What are some of the themes presented in their collaboration? Teshigahara is the first person of Asian descent to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, accomplishing this in 1966 for his work on Woman in the Dunes.
Yasunari Kawabata
a Japanese novelist and short story writer whose spare, lyrical, subtly-shaded prose works won him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968, the first Japanese author to receive the award.
The book that he himself considered his finest work, The Master of Go (1951), is in severe contrast to his other works. It is a semi-fictional recounting of a major Go match in 1938, on which Kawabata had actually reported for the Mainichi newspaper chain. It was the last game of the master Shūsai's career and he lost to his younger challenger, only to die a little over a year later. Although the novel is moving on the surface as a retelling of a climactic struggle, some readers consider it a symbolic parallel to the defeat of Japan in World War II.
Kenzaburō Ōe
awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1994 for creating "an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today".
Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids (芽むしり仔撃ち Memushiri kouchi; also known as "Pluck the Bud and Destroy the Offspring") is a 1958 novel by Japanese author Kenzaburō Ōe. It is Ōe's first novel, written when he was 23 years old.
It was originally published in 1958. The English version was translated in 1995.[
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_values
What is wabi sabi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi
Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes.
On 16 March 2009, Marcel Theroux presented "In Search of Wabi Sabi" on BBC Four as part of the channel's Hidden Japan season of programming.
" Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things."
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura
wabi-cha
Sen no Rikyu
Do - a Way
See also Kintsugi ( also known as Kintsukuroi )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi
What is shimaguni/nihonjinron?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihonjinron
Isshin-denshin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishin-denshin
What is mono no aware?
British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro (author of 1989's The Remains of the Day, which was awarded the Booker Prize for Fiction) ends many of his novels without any sense of resolution. The issues his characters confront are buried in the past and remain unresolved. Thus Ishiguro ends many of his novels on a note of melancholic resignation. His characters accept their past and who they have become, typically discovering that this realization brings comfort and an ending to mental anguish. This can be seen as a literary reflection of the Japanese idea of mono no aware.
Films like Alain Resnais' Hiroshima Mon Amour, Shohei Imamura's Black Rain and Akira Kurosawa's I Live in Fear have all been associated with the term.
What is mottaini?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mottainai
What are Yojijukugo?
Yojijukugo in the broad sense simply means any Japanese compound words consisting of four kanji characters. In the narrow or strict sense, however, the term refers only to four-kanji compounds that have a particular (idiomatic) meaning that cannot be inferred from the meanings of the components that make them up.
- 一日一歩 ichinichiippo' (ichi one + nichi day + ichi' one + po step)
- one step each day
- 一期一会 ichigoichie (ichi one + go life + ichi one + e encounter)
- (Every encounter is a) once-in-a-lifetime encounter (Origin: Japanese tea ceremony)
- "151a"
Meaning: Experience the beauties of nature, and in doing so learn about yourself.
Hiroshi Teshigahara and Kobo Abe collaborated on four films: Pitfall (1962), Woman in the Dunes (1964), The Face of Another (1966) and Man Without a Map (1968). What are some of the themes presented in their collaboration? Teshigahara is the first person of Asian descent to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, accomplishing this in 1966 for his work on Woman in the Dunes.
Yasunari Kawabata
a Japanese novelist and short story writer whose spare, lyrical, subtly-shaded prose works won him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968, the first Japanese author to receive the award.
The book that he himself considered his finest work, The Master of Go (1951), is in severe contrast to his other works. It is a semi-fictional recounting of a major Go match in 1938, on which Kawabata had actually reported for the Mainichi newspaper chain. It was the last game of the master Shūsai's career and he lost to his younger challenger, only to die a little over a year later. Although the novel is moving on the surface as a retelling of a climactic struggle, some readers consider it a symbolic parallel to the defeat of Japan in World War II.
Kenzaburō Ōe
awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1994 for creating "an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today".
Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids (芽むしり仔撃ち Memushiri kouchi; also known as "Pluck the Bud and Destroy the Offspring") is a 1958 novel by Japanese author Kenzaburō Ōe. It is Ōe's first novel, written when he was 23 years old.
It was originally published in 1958. The English version was translated in 1995.[
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