Have you ever been to a Japanese garden? Its beauty is in its simplicity and serenity. Blessed to live near the Showa Memorial Park where at least 2 areas are focused on the Japanese Garden and Bonsai Garden. The arrangements …
The other day it’s on the news the male graduates who used “geta” (traditional Japanese single-tooth sandals) and “hakama” (formal local costume) for their graduation ceremony. It’s very impressive for me as I expect the female locals would wear this …
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/29/national/emperor-lacking-grandson-1997-japan-secretly-discussed-allowing-empresses-reign/?fbclid=IwAR2V9bHNdovDxk6H6ipYUwLh8SSt0QQ3rnycjHgyM7mtT5qarOLEaZJf4qw#.XJ5OXC2B1PM
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/09/business/corporate-business/personal-seals-lose-ground-big-japanese-banks-stop-using-1800s-technology/#.XIplWRMzZPN
So much to blog about OIJs but I have little time these days. I still have a lot on my list. I’m just posting videos of this unique Japanese culture but I hope to go back to these blogs and …
Quite a journey to have a rooftop and backyard school garden in super expensive Tokyo. Though with limited space, time and budget, I envisioned the gardens as haven for educational activities, nature art open-air classrooms, venue for bbq/outdoor parties, morning/afternoon …
www.facebook.com/Keizerin-Masako-Owada-419983515501145/ When the ceremonial & political leaders around the world came to witness the enthronement of the only living emperor in the universe… Indeed, it’s a spectacular historical event in Japan yesterday. Banzai the Land of the Rising Sun!
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-issues-rules-for-companies-hiring-foreigners-via-new-system
As I think of the new theme for this new month, I can’t help but continue with OIJ’s. This morning, I’m one of the millions of people around Japan and maybe around the world waiting for the name of the new …
https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/english/international/socialsecurity.html