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…
As a child, many people have had the experience of standing with their back to the sun and bending their fingers to make shadows of birds and animals, or of deforming their body as distortedly as possible to enjoy the…
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…
Zatoichi is a kyōkaku (侠客, a wanderer with a chivalrous spirit) from the Edo period, and tells the story of a blind masseur (座頭, zato) named Ichi (市, the blind man’s common name) who travels around the country, meeting and…