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Saturday, February 3, 2024

" Flow " Japanese calligraphy , slight sorrow.

 


" 流 " (ryū, or nagareru). It is translated as flow, circulate, drift, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.

Etymology : 
氵 (water) + 㐬 〔 川 (stream, river) + 子 (child, son, daughter) 〕

It looks like it exiles a child to the river.
The etymology of a cruel aspect may express ancient life.


The Oriental countries were very poor livings till World War II was over. 
The people did execute of the child whom they cannot bring up by oneself. 
It is to have gone unwillingly so that they live.

When " Kokeshi ( traditional wooden doll )" of Tohoku region of the Far East 
was made to condole with such children, 
it is said. Kokeshi slightly looks sorrowful.

Child (ko), extinction (keshi)







Monday, January 1, 2024

Thanks to you all and your works, sincerely

 



   This is the place to catch a beautiful sunset, at straight seashore.






   I thank to all friends who visited my pocket-size the Far East space.
   All your works are wonderful.

   I respect them heartily, and was always impressed by them.




I dedicate a lot of thanks to many Friends all over the world.
Heartwarming New Year greetings of all of you.

I am honored your encouragement.







Treasure every encounter, for it will never recur...
ichi  go  ichi  e




I pray for you and yours happiness.
And, Peace of the earth.


Happy New Year 2024 !!


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In Japan, it has been said since ancient times that seeing Mt. Fuji during New Year's Day brings good luck.
I wish you good luck.











From the Far East, Japan.
01.01.2024 00:00 JST   ruma


Saturday, December 9, 2023

" Autumn " Japanese Calligraphy

 



" 秋 " (shū,or aki). It is translated in autumn.

Ideogrammic compound   禾 (“grain”) + 火 (“fire”); 

after harvesting the grain, the fields are burned to kill locusts and their eggs.

This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive script.


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Inside Japan's Stunningly Beautiful Shukuba (Post Towns)

 walk through Narai Juku, and Tsumago Juku, Nagano Prefecture. 



Monday, November 27, 2023

Peace and tranquility of the inlet Ⅰ

 

   In this area, shorelines are complicated. Therefore we can watch interesting molding of the Nature.





   It is the very inconvenient sterile zone where most of the people do not live in. On that day, it was space without waves, sounds.

   Here is Genkai-chō, Saga Prefecture.










Japanese sweet shop ( Wagashi ) Turuyayoshinobu, Kyoto.








Saturday, October 21, 2023

" Shine " Japanese calligraphy


 








   "光" (kou, hikari). It is translated as happy, light, brilliant, shine, beam, ray, only, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.

Etymology : hieroglyph
The kneeled person is holding it above one's head while bowing.
"火"  The state to hold it above one's head.
+  "儿"  The person who kneeled.



Yes. The light is important for a human being.
It shines on the darkness.


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 One of the most beautiful hot springs in Japan [Ginzan Onsen]
These are the images.

Do you recognize this scenery?
That's right, if you're a fan of Japanese animation you'll know that.

How about a warm and beautiful hot spring?
Here is Yamagata Prefecture.