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Dear friends,To analyze the concept of Mono no Aware, I have to take a look back to review my 1st year in Japan. There are quiet, almost fragile moments that slowly seeping through my thoughts. Those feelings have made me come to understand もののあはれ. The friendship that ended too fast.The teacher I no longer have Read more
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Dear friends,Lately I’ve started my 50 days challenge: I will write 50 articles about 50 Japanese concepts that exist in both spirituality and religion. As you may know, today is my day 3. Let’s talk about “seiren” (清廉), or integrity. But before that, let me break down this kanji. Dear friends,Lately I’ve started my 50 Read more
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Dear friends,In my latest article, we have talked about Rinne and the meaning of reincarnation in Japanese culture. Today, do you want to talk about “あの世 – Ano Yo”, the after life in Japanese belief? Let’s do it with me. The concept of あの世 (anoyo), or the “other world,” is a deeply ingrained part of Read more
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Dear friends,I’ve been studying Japanese culture for a long time. The more I read, the more I start to think about how shallow I am. Japanese culture has so many condensed concepts that have been taken me so long to truly understand. In this article, let’s talk about Rinne – The concept of life and Read more
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Dear friends, Thank you again for taking your time to visit my blog. I really do appreciate you and love you! I decided to go to Atami just a week before JLPT and after my breakup. Atami found me at a time when I needed stillness and healing. Lately my life in Tokyo had become Read more
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Dear friends,I can proudly say that I love Japanese culture and religion to the point that I want to study Shinto in Kokugakuin. It’s a dream I want to make it come true and it’s my life purpose. In this article, I will share with you my knowing about Shinto etiquette – a guide to Read more
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Dear friends, I’m taking a short break from study, then I decide to write about my beloved Nana, Osaki Nana. If you know her then, I love you! Nana is a Japanese manga serie written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa and first published as a two-part prologue in Shueisha’s monthly shojo manga magazine in 1999. Nana was later serialized in Read more
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Dear friends, I’ve got to say that I’m a collector. I can never resist anything cute or unique related to spirituality. Japan is such a paradise for my guilty pleasure. So that, I’ve decided to write this article, to share to you about my hobby as a Goshuin and Omamori addict! 1. What is an Read more
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Dear you, Rainy season has started in Tokyo. It also marks my one year moving to Japan. So that I decided to enjoy a rainy day at Jindaiji Temple. This place offers a unique atmosphere with many interesting experiences. Jindaiji is one of the oldest Buddhism temples in Tokyo, and from the 8th century, it Read more
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Dear you, my belove friends! This is the story about my trip. Please enjoy! I decided to go to Hakone before New Year’s Eve, perfect time for a reset and refresh after a year of trying nonstop. When most people think of Hakone, onsen always comes first in mind, then the views of Mt Fuji, Read more
A gentle journey through Japan's heart and healing.
Letters from Hio 