For International Readers

Ryomonbaku, a.k.a. Toryumon Makes Carp Dragon: 登竜門と龍門瀑につき英語で説明

Ryumonaku literary means "Dragon Gate (Toryumon) Waterfall" and found in many Zen temples. It shows us the way to be an enlightened person through the Buddhist training.

2025.10.19

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Arashiyama Tsuki Toro 2025: 嵐山月灯路英語で説明

Arashiyama Tsuki Toro is the long lost illumination of Arashiyama Bamboo forest took place in October, 2025

2025.10.18

For International ReadersNight Illumination

Fujibakama: In Serch of Lost Sakura 藤袴英語で説明

The fragrance reminds us of Sakuras.

2025.10.12

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsSakkura/Cherry blossom

Suzumushi chirps calm: 鈴虫につき英語で説明

As the summer heat calmed down, Suzumushi (鈴虫)reminds us of the conviction for the upcoming season and what a calmness is.

2025.10.05

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Higanbana brings us the other side of Jodo paradise 彼岸花英語で説明

Higan Bana makes us come alive. 合掌

2025.09.29

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Zen Words 2: Chisoku 我唯足知につき英語で説明

The Tsukubai of Ryoanji temple gives us a message: Chisoku. It means "I already know I have all I want to have."

2025.02.13

For International ReadersZen temples

The meaning of Matsuri 祭の意義につき英語で説明

Matsuri is held in order to show gratitude, respect for Kami or to ask for something to them with offerings and artistic performances. This post will be revised. This is ver. 2.1

2025.01.26

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Zen words 1: What is Zen and Buddhism?

Zen words are short sentences lead us to Zen. Zen is a way to understand the truth or "the aim" of Buddhism through experiences. Zen words helps us to it. 合掌

2025.01.19

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Kyoto Autumn leaves 2024 Itinerary 6: Iconic places never to be missed

In this post, I'll show you an itinerary to enjoy the autumn leaves in iconic places: Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Eikando, Nanzenji, Tenjuan, and the night illumination of Eikando and Kiyomizudera.

2024.11.02

Autumn LeavesFor International ReadersKiyomizuderaNight IlluminationZen temples