Hello everyone. Today, I’m going to talk about a unique aspect of Japanese culture: the use of honorific language, or “keigo.” While it’s used daily in Japan, it can be quite confusing for foreigners. Keigo is a special way of speaking that shows respect to others. It is divided into three main types: respectful language […]
Japanese Festivals and Their Meanings
Japan has numerous festivals throughout the year, each with its own unique culture and history. Let’s introduce some of the most representative festivals. Gion Festival (Kyoto) First, we have the “Gion Festival” in Kyoto. The Gion Festival is held in July and is considered one of the three great festivals of Japan. It has a […]
Unwrapping the Heart of Japan: The Charm and History of Furoshiki”
Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that is used to carry goods and wrap gifts. The history of furoshiki dates back to the Nara period (710-794). Originally, it was used as “koromotsutsumi” or clothing wrap, but it became known as “furoshiki” during the Edo period (1603-1868). The name “furoshiki” comes from its use in […]
In Japan, “Wagashi (Japanese sweets)” changes with the seasons
Japan has four distinct seasons, and there are unique wagashi for each season. Let’s take a look at what kinds of wagashi you can enjoy throughout the year. Spring Wagashi First, spring. Spring is the season of cherry blossoms. During this time, sakura mochi is a popular wagashi. This sweet is made of rice cake […]
An entrepreneur called “Father of Japan’s economy“
The portrait of 10,000 yen issued in 2024 is SHIBUSAWA Eiichi(1840-1931), who was born to the son of a farmer and established the first bank in Japan. In addition, he was involved in about 500 hundred leading business establishments. His business philosophy is highly evaluated even today. His philosophy is written in the book “Rongo […]
Anybody involved is treated as our member
We treat the writers, program organizers, supporters, and users as our members, since you are contributing, whether you are realizing, to building the coexistence world we are aiming for as the goal. You are listed as our member but never used except for necessary communication between members or from us. Your activities will be evaluated […]
For whom do the politicians work?
It seems the goal of most politicians is to be an influential politician or act as the boss of the group. To achieve it, they use money and power, regardless of democratic or authoritarian politicians. Disgustingly, they pretend they are working for their people. Most people are expecting a fair society but in reality, the […]
Launching a program to build a co-sharing society
We have a dream to build a co-sharing society with ordinary people of the world. Many people shout this kind of slogan, without action plans to realize. Wacoy suggests the activity program to achieve the goal but understands many would hesitate to join at this stage, as you don‘t know how serious we are and […]
Democratic nations vs authoritarian nations
It is said that world power is divided into two blocks. One is a democratic advanced nation block that places importance on the opinions of the people. As a result, it takes lots of time to decide on a proposal, and politicians are apt to appeal policies at the election that their supporters would be […]
Elegant international side job at home
Many people are not satisfied with money. Under the present situation, it is not easy to increase your income, since the economy structure is advantageous for the established rich people who are collusive with Politicians. How can you earn extra money? We are also providing you with an opportunity in our activities. Make use of […]