Category: Japanese Culture

The Spirit of Yamato in the world of modern Budo Japanese paper (washi 和紙) is one of the several symbols of Japanese culture and spirit. It is made using fibers Continue Reading →

Yesterday after class we reviewed the making of traditional Japanese Macha Tea. The history of matcha in Japan is said to commence in the 12th Century, when Zen monk Eisai Continue Reading →

With handshakes from one last group of dignitaries, Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko left Ottawa Wednesday afternoon, concluding their six-day visit in the capital. They boarded their official government Continue Reading →

(聖徳太子 Shōtoku Taishi?, 573–621), also known as Prince Umayado (厩戸皇子 Umayado no ōji?),太子 = Taishi = Crown Prince or Statesman . Umayado which means “door of stable.” He was given Continue Reading →