Examines various current events along with historical facts
Examines various current events along with historical facts
In the opening of his novel Kusamakura (草枕, 1906), Natsume Soseki (夏目漱石, 1867-1916) states that if one leans too heavily towards intellect, emotion, or stubbornness, it will cause problems in human relationships and social life, ultimately making the world a…
Sweetness is not perceived as a sharp sensation, but rather as a soft, pleasant, comforting, and rounded taste that is felt on the tip and throughout the tongue the moment it enters the mouth. Some sweetnesses are clearly apparent and…
Sumo is a sport in which two rikishi (力士, sumo wrestlers) wearing mawashi-belt (loincloth) compete in a circular ring called dohyo (土俵), and the winner is decided by pushing the opponent out of the dohyo or by forcing any part of…
Walls are physical obstacles. They serve as boundaries that divide space, and whether inside a house, a building, or outdoors, walls provide security, protect privacy, and can even function as symbols of defense or, conversely, as symbols of division and…