In addition to scenery and food that can only be seen and eaten in Japan, calligraphy, a traditional culture that can only be experienced in Japan, is one such example.

When providing services to foreigners visiting Japan in the form of experience tourism, we are conscious of "learning" that leads to cultural understanding, such as deepening understanding of the history of calligraphy in Japan and conveying the meaning behind each kanji character.

Samurai are born aware of their "honor"

The goal of the aspiring samurai was not wealth or knowledge, but honor.
Honor is a goal to be pursued "within oneself," without regard to profit or loss. Therefore, "honor" that is concerned with public reputation is not real honor.

#osakacastle #samurai #harakiri #bushido #katana

滋賀県 マキノ高原のメタセコイア並木 2023.12.02

雨が降っていましたが、ほんの少しだけお日様が当たってくれました。

ー中山道・妻籠宿 文化文政行列②ー

11月23日は、１年で最も妻籠宿が賑わう日です✨

お昼休憩は、竹皮に包まれたおにぎり🍙
食べている姿もシャッターチャンスですよ！
昔も、このようにおにぎりを持って出先で食べていたのかなあ💭

大きな紙を配っている人がいますが、これは「瓦版(Kawaraban)」と言って、江戸時代の新聞のようなものです。緊急なニュースなどを庶民に知らせるために、当時は売り歩いていたそうです💭

Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)

Japanese Sweets Making Experience
Learn about Japanese food culture
Wagashi plays an important role in learning about Japanese food culture.
Beautiful appearance
By making them beautifully, such as in the shape of seasonal flowers, you can enjoy not only the taste but also the appearance.

As a samurai, I must strengthen my character from the experience of making traditional cultural wagashi. I must continue to perfect my spirit.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death.

Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is

"The beauty of the Japanese language.
I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language.

Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice.

The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes.

Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.
#brush #kanji #shodo #travelmemories #calligraphy

この日、食いしん坊河西は以前より気になっていた和菓子屋さんにお邪魔させて頂きました！
それは、諏訪市末広にある“甲子堂”さんです。
栗田社長さんに、お話をお聞きしました。 何と、大正１４年から続く創業９９年の老舗和菓子店!!! 今の社長さんで３代目の様です。 たまたま、お邪魔する５日前に地元の新聞で甲子堂さんの定番商品の掛け紙と、ステッカーを地元の諏訪実業高校の生徒さんがデザインしたと記事が載りました。歴史ある中でも、この様にフレキシブルな所に魅せられ、アポイントを取らせて頂きました。
社長さんのお話だと、昔は諏訪市菓子組合にも６０～７０店舗、市内だけでも加盟店があったようですが、今は１７店舗になってしまったようです。私は、今も昔の先人の方々が残してくれた和菓子の文化を大切に後世にも伝えて行きたいと思いました。私自身、餡子が大好きな事もあり、和菓子は昔から好きです。この日、和菓子は四季折々楽しめる
とお聞きし、新たに勉強する事が出来ました!!! 春には桜餅、柏餅や、お彼岸には牡丹餅、お萩、秋には亥の子餅やつつがゆなど… とても繊細で美味しい、和菓子を皆様にご紹介出来ればと思います！

◎甲子堂
📍諏訪市長野県諏訪市末広１２−１２−９
☎0266-52-0920
◎営業時間：9：00 ～ 18：00
◎定休日 : 水曜定休
◎オンラインショップ : www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

This day, I went to Koushi-dou. It is traditional Japanese dessert shop in Suwa city. Mr. Kurita is president and craftsman at the shop. His shop started 99 years ago. He is a third-generation. In Nov, 9th, I saw article at newspaper about his shop. Suwa jitsugyou high school students designed for his product’s sticker.
He told me, long time ago was 60 – 70 traditional Japanese sweets shop was here in Suwa city. But now are only 17 shops… I think I need to such great tradition to pass down to future generations!!! I didn’t know we can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets each four seasons!!! Can you believe it? It is true!!! In this autumn Dango, Inoko-mochi, Tsutsugayu. In spring, Sakura-mochi, Kashiwa-mochi and so on. I still need study about Japanese traditional sweet. I will write about each season’s Japanese traditional sweet continue from now!
◎ KOSHIDO
📍 Suehiro12-12-9, Suwa city, Nagano Pref, Japan
◎ Tel: 0266-52-0920
◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00
◎ Regular holiday: Closed on Wednesdays
◎ Online shop: www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

【イベント、11/9（土）塩の道ウォークご報告！】
歩いて歴史を感じる秋の塩の道ウォークのご報告です！
スタートは社地区、仁科神明宮。朝は霧に包まれていたのですが、途中から雲ひとつ無い晴天に切り替わり、冠雪の北アルプスを仰ぎ見ながら、歩くことができました。参加いただいた皆さま、ありがとうございます😍
簡単にご紹介です。来年も同じ時期に開催予定ですので、ご興味ありましたら、秋に当協会HPをご確認いただけれれば幸いです。
大町市観光協会

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is

"The beauty of the Japanese language.
I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language.

Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice.

The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes.

Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.

【🍁紅葉色づき状況を発信中です🍂】
全国的にも遅い2024年の紅葉、大町市内の紅葉スポットも例年より10日ほど遅く見ごろとなっています🍁そんな、紅葉の色づき情報を公式HP「信濃大町なび」にて、発信しています😊訪れる際にお役立て下さい😌

Honoring the Samurai girl

The more onago is bullshit, the more the world will be bullshit.

The stronger you are, the calmer you will be. 

The more you can hang your head and bow low, the more genuine nobility and strength you will acquire.

Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is

"The beauty of the Japanese language.

I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language.

Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice.

The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes.

Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.

福島県いわき市の願成寺 白水阿弥陀堂。
写真は、御堂の前に佇む香炉です。
平安時代の浄土式庭園を備えた御堂は国宝にも指定されています。
土日も比較的人が少なく、落ち着いて紅葉を楽しめるスポット。秋には大イチョウやモミジなどが御堂を美しく彩ります。盛りの最中は黄色から深紅までさまざまな秋のグラデーションが楽しめますよ！

Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

【虹澗橋（こうかんきょう）】国指定重要文化財
九州、大分県の豊後大野市三重町と臼杵の間にある虹澗橋。
虹澗とは「澗（たに）を渡る虹」の意味で、その名のとおり谷川を渡る大きな美しいアーチ式の石橋です。
江戸時代後期、三重の町と臼杵の城下を行き来する道に架けられたものです。
この川は渓谷であるため、当時の人々はけわしい坂道を下り、川を渡って再び坂道を登るという大変な苦労をしていました。この難所を克服するため、臼杵と三重の豪商が資金を出し合って建造しました。
堅牢かつ美しい石橋で、国の重要文化財に指定されています。
江戸時代のアーチ式石橋としては大分県で最大（径間25.4m）を誇ります。
阿蘇火砕流の溶結凝灰岩が川の水で深く削られた場所に、虹澗橋は架けられました。

場所：大分県豊後大野市三重町菅生・臼杵市野津町西畑間
大分米良ICから車で約35分
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〜The Way of the Brush〜

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

〜The Way of the Brush〜

Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

Samurai are born aware of their "honor"

The goal of the aspiring samurai was not wealth or knowledge, but honor.

Honor is a goal to be pursued "within oneself," without regard to profit or loss. Therefore, "honor" that is concerned with public reputation is not real honor.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death.

Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

A samurai is a man of letters and a man of martial arts, studying both arts.

For the Samurai, the way of literature and the way of martial arts are like two wheels on one wheel. Samurai honor, which believes that the way of literature and the way of martial arts are two sides of the same coin, aims at the path of both literature and martial arts through two experiences: Samurai tea ceremony and Samurai calligraphy.

#Calligraphy #samuraiarmor #japaneseculture #osakacastle #kanji #katana

１２００年以上の歴史を誇る真言宗総本山・高野山の初秋です。
霧の中、勤行で伽藍をめぐる修行僧を撮影しました。

秋の聴秋閣

秋の三渓園
聴秋閣裏から旧燈明寺の三重の塔を眺める。

Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

The Way of the Brush

Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

The Way of the Brush

Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentlemen.