Yuki Urushibara

I am a practitioner of martial arts, and over the years karate has become a way of life for me. In karate, the ability of the human body is merged with the beauty of nature to create a powerful art form. For a while, this natural tranquility that karate is based on was difficult for me to find elsewhere in today’s busy world. Then, I remembered a series that I had loved as a child: “Mushishi”, by you, Yuki Urushibara. Quickly, I bought the seventh book (one of the few I had yet to read), and sat down with it. Hours passed as I flipped pages, absorbing the serene art and peaceful storyline. When finished, I came out of my reading with a feeling of thankfulness for myself and for the world around me. By reading your remarkable book, “Mushishi Volume 7”, I was given a new appreciation for nature, humanity, and the relationship between the two. Your book taught me a wonderful theme of respecting the natural world. In “Mushishi Volume 7”, nature is neither…

Have you ever rejoiced when something bad happens to somebody? I am going to tell you about a story of a woman who rejoiced when a terribly tragic event happened to her husband. This story starts in 1894 when women had no power. The woman’s name was Mrs. Mallard, and she was married to Brently Mallard. She had a heart disease and any seriously shocking moments could trigger a fatal heart attack. Mrs. Mallard is an unsympathetic person based on her desire to become a widow, the perceived joy…