Japanese poetry

find in Hawaii is authentic Japanese miso soup unless you know the one place to look for this old-world delicacy. Ma'ona Musubi, located in the heart of downtown Honolulu, HI is a breakfast and lunch restaurant specializing in a variety of Japanese dishes, but perhaps, the most sought-after creation is the miso soup. Ma'ona Musubi’s owner/chef insists upon using only fresh, high-quality ingredients because there are no shortcuts when it comes to making authentic Japanese miso soup. This is why…

It is a world in a hundred million objects. Commissioned by Ai Weiwei, “Sunflower Seeds”, is a 1,000 square meter room laid out with 100 million porcelain seeds, with approximately a depth of 10 centimeters, at the east end of the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern in London. Each seeds appears to be the same, but each seed is actually unique. After a 30 step procedure, each seed was moulded, fired at 1,300 degrees, hand painted, and fired again in the Chinese city of Jingdezhen, (a town whose…

At the beginning of the Hojoki, it says there were clear lines between the poor and the rich, and they have completely different houses, residential environment. “why do they delight our eyes?” this phrase shows having a “good” house was one of important thing for the people during this period. It tells big events which affected to peasants such as the huge fire. Moreover, it also includes historical facts. The Hojoki shows that the capital was moved suddenly even though the new capital was not…

When I first found out about Japanese culture I fell in love with it deeply, it made me feel like a child on its first game system. But there is one question about the assumption of it and that question is “Should the amount of american assumption be considered Cultural Appropriation?”No! American consumption of anime should be more of a cultural exchange instead. I believe that Anime/Manga is made for everyone starting with the very creation of Astro Boy.(The First Anime ever released in…

Stigmatization in the Health Services Japan has a universal healthcare system that allows individuals the right to choose their own doctor and treatment and only charges a nominal fee for services. With most residents having access to quality services, there should be no signs of discrimination in the system. Discrimination in Japan is subtle and deep-rooted stemming from the historic identity of “pure blood”. The Burakumin or “people of the hamlet” are a social class in Japan, remnants of…

but it isn’t weird to them, in fact it’s their style. You have the anime lovers, known as Otakus, dressing up as their favorite characters, this is known as Cosplay. Cosplay has actually happened here in Hawaii as well, but not as frequently as the Japanese, cosplay sometimes takes thousands of dollars to make, and sometimes you make it by yourself, but it’s a style a lot of people are proud of and are happy to make and invest in. Harajuku people dressed as colorful and wild as they can be. Even…

Poetry is a form of art. It is used to convey emotion. There are over fifty types of poetry. Epic, Haiku, Cinquain, Ballad, Sonnet, Limerick, Verse Drama, Elegy Cento, and Ode are just a few of them. Poetry has also changed over the years. “Epic of Gilgamesh” is one of the earliest poetic works. It dates back to 2000 B.C. and was a tradition of the Sumerians. The ancient Greeks were also known for epic poetry that dates back as early as 1200 B.C. and A.D. 455. Homer and Hesiod were two of the…

element of poetry is strong, so is the element of the drum, and the implication of dance. Without the beat, its commercial value would certainly be more tenuous” Archie Shepp. For many years people have argued about whether or not rap is poetry and, the differences between the two. The most prominent question in this debate is, is rap poetry or its own form of literature. Both rap and poetry have been around for a very long time and have appealed to the senses of a variety of people. Poetry…

When the Shark Clan leader was killed, all was well in the ocean. The criminal activity had stopped. It was an early morning in September. The water was murky. The water was cold. And my home was quiet. Only the sound of the current could be heard. Through my open window, I heard screams of another fish who had fallen into the hands of the members of the Clan. A faint, devious laughter could be heard. This was the sound of another crime, and another innocent life that was lost. Most citizens of…

far from the western concept of religion, it is a solid religious system. It offers a path to Kami for both men and women of all traditions and backgrounds, which is astounding because it can be followed by anyone. Its traditions remain present in Japanese society, and will likely serve as a religious stronghold for many years to come. I hope you understand…