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Furinkazan (風林火山): The Meaning Behind Takeda Shingen’s Samurai Strategy

Hi, I’m Yoshi, based in Tokyo. On this website, I introduce the spirit, wisdom, and beauty of Ja...

Shichiten Hakki (七転八起): The True Meaning of “Fall Seven Times, Rise Eight”

Hi, I’m Yoshi, based in Tokyo. On this website, I introduce the spirit, wisdom, and beauty of Jap...

Why So Many Japanese Arts End with 道 (do)

In Japanese culture, many traditional disciplines end with the character "do" (道), meaning "the w...

A Journey into the Spirit of Calligraphy: Discover Shodo in Tokyo and Kyoto

Japan is a country where tradition and modernity exist in beautiful harmony. Among the many cultu...

Why Shodo and Martial Arts Remain Popular Among Japanese Children

Exploring the cultural depth behind Japan’s top extracurriculars In Japan, extracurricular activ...

Samurai Calligraphy: How Ancient Samurai Left Their Legacy in Ink

"Long after their swords have rusted, the brushstrokes of the samurai still speak." When we thi...