The kanji “和” consists of the radical 禾, which represents grains bending with heavy ears, and 口. Let’s unravel the fundamental meaning of “和.”

I attended a shakuhachi concert for the first time. Listening to the sounds of Japan while overseas was truly special. I was completely immersed in the soulful tones of the shakuhachi and Tsugaru shamisen, which resonated deeply with my heart.

Kado, which originated from Buddhism, is said to exist as a means of spiritual training. But why does the act of arranging flowers connect to something so profoundly spiritual?

Today is the last day of 2024, New Year’s Eve. I haven’t experienced a Japanese New Year in over ten years. I deeply miss the sound of joya no kane (New Year’s Eve bells).

In Japan, I go back and forth between Tokyo and Kanagawa. While I often find Tokyo’s crowds exhausting, walkin […]

Within the global trend of shifting consumer values, traditional Japanese crafts are becoming a global trend

Discussions are underway for the activities of a new cultural and artistic exchange organization between Japan and New Zealand, set to launch in 2025.

We have decided to establish a cultural exchange organization between Japan and New Zealand. July 11, 2024, marks the significant first step.

Music at traditional pitches, such as 432Hz, is making a comeback. It would be nice if, with the passage of time, the excesses could return to a more natural state.

Culture and the arts are essential for humans to live authentically. We are moving into an era where the richness of the mind is more important than economic wealth.

A plan has begun to use a Japanese-style residence with a Japanese garden as a small wedding venue. There will also be a kagami biraki ceremony with a sake barrel.

Visited the birthplace of Ise-katagami with a history of more than 1000 years. Interviewed lovely Ise-katagami artists as I visited the museum and their art studio.

In Japan, there is a traditional culture and art that has been nurtured by its long history and rich nature. I have thought about the charm of Japan that I have noticed while living abroad.