According to legend, as a boy the famous warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経 (1159-89) trained in magical swordsmanship with the tengu king Soujoubou 僧正坊 near Kuramadera 鞍馬寺 in the mountains north of Kyoto (see photo below). Tengu frequently are shown in pictures concerning the ...
There's still a great chance that the conclusion to this basho could actually top the events from a year ago. For what more could sumo fans ask? Qoghusun as they say in Mongolian, so let's get right to the bouts starting with our leader. Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ozeki Chiyotaikai are ...
Once upon a time, a boy named Ninomiya Kinjiro rose from humble origins and became one of the most beloved statesmen in Japan, bringing food and joy to the people during hard times via agricultural reform. We, Nomiya (“Tavern”) KINJIRO, strive to carry on our namesake’s mission and ...
Obviously not content with her lot of living on the cemetary and watching the dead for the rest of her life, shunned by everybody, she flees with Mahito, her secret lover, who is just as outcast from the island’s society as she is. But when Namima gives birth to their child, she ...
In a twist, I am starting to see Enso used more and more by Chinese Buddhists. Here is the typical appearance of Enso artwork by Japanese calligrapher Kougetsu. Enso is not a Japanese Kanji character. It falls more into the category of a symbol. There is some debate, but many consider ...
Boy:“That man is 3D-printing a chair!” I quickly turn to look, and I see that the boy is impressed with this old Japanese carpenter shaving off some unwanted pieces of wood from the side of a stool he is making. Dad:“Ooh, boy. Okay, son, let me tell you what carpentry is…...
In a twist, I am starting to see Enso used more and more by Chinese Buddhists. Here is the typical appearance of Enso artwork by Japanese calligrapher Kougetsu. Enso is not a Japanese Kanji character. It falls more into the category of a symbol. There is some debate, but many consider ...
In a twist, I am starting to see Enso used more and more by Chinese Buddhists. Here is the typical appearance of Enso artwork by Japanese calligrapher Kougetsu. Enso is not a Japanese Kanji character. It falls more into the category of a symbol. There is some debate, but many consider ...
Also the latest in a long line of Momotaros – with a life-or-death quest. As the smallest boy in his class, it’s a good thing his best friend was around when the magic hit – Xander will need all the help he can get. Xander is biracial white/Asian, and Dilloway specifies both...
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi is an North American animated fantasy comedy television series created by Sam Register for Cartoon Network. It aired on TV on November 19, 2004 to June 27, 2006 with a total of three seasons, and thirty four episodes, leaving five epi