The main concept of the pagoda is to show proportionality and symmetry – a symbol of balance and stability. These are very important pillars of the Buddhist religion. Why are there typically 5 stories to the Japanese pagoda? Pagodas often have five storeys to represent the fundamental elements of theRead More →
In 2000, an advisory panel on Japanese language policy recommended that Japanese family names be written before given names in the Roman alphabet to respect the diversity of languages. Why are Japanese names backwards? It cites Japanese names the Western way, given name first, surname second. After the war, itRead More →
Acer palmatum var. Grow in a sunny or partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds, and with moist but well-drained soil. Can Japanese maples take full shade? Japanese maples need: While some can tolerate full sun, most Japanese maple varieties prefer dappled or afternoon shade, especially when young.Read More →
Hideki Tojo was born on December 30th, 1884. His father was Hidenori Tojo, a well-respected officer in the Imperial Japanese Army. Who attacked first in Pearl Harbor? By the time the first Japanese bomber appeared over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, tensions between Japan and the United States hadRead More →
Clean. That’s the word that springs to mind when looking at a pair of sneakers from Axel Arigato, the Swedish brand founded in 2014 by two friends Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson. … Perhaps the most elaborate facet of the brand is its name, which is a nod to theRead More →