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Bonsai: An Elevated Art Form

Tako Bonsai Tree

The art form of bonsai (盆栽) has been a Japanese tradition for centuries. It originated from the Chinese tradition known as penjing (miniature landscapes of trees…
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Dissecting Godzilla

Godzilla

The 1954 Japanese monster classic Godzilla, created by the renowned Ishirō Honda, never fails to be a worldwide box office hit with each remake. The latest…
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The Story of Kasajizo

A large bronze statue of Kasa-Jizō, Jizō bodhisattva (Jizō-bosatsu ) with a conical hat, at the entrance of Taisō-ji temple.

One of Japan’s many enchanting folktales is the story of Kasajizo (kasa: straw hat; jizo/jizou: bodhisattva), which goes like this. Once upon a time in a tiny…
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Majestic Japanese Castles

Kochi Castle

Japanese castles served as military defenses and were strategically placed in trading routes, rivers, and roads. They were also the center of governance in Japanese states. When the…
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