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Kyoto and Osaka, located in the western part of Japan, are among the most popular destinations for visitors from overseas. Kyoto is known fo

As I mentioned in my previous post, Personal Announcement, I found myself facing three different illnesses within just two and a half months

Thank you very much for visiting inabana.jp as always. I am terribly sorry for the long silence. I would like to share what has happened ove

When speaking about Japan’s traditional performing arts, three forms are indispensable: Nō, Kyōgen, and Kabuki. Each of these arts has a his

＊ I’m still recovering, so please allow me to share a short article this time. In 1980 — forty‑six years ago — this was the appearance of a

The Niyodo River – One of Japan’s Purest Streams Flowing diagonally across central Kōchi Prefecture from the north-west to the south-east, t

They are scattered throughout many street corners in Japan. While their numbers inevitably decrease in regional areas compared to cities, yo

In the first part, prompted by the phrase ‘Say nothing, ask nothing’, we introduced Shugendō, a religious ascetic system transmitted in Japa

“Say nothing, ask nothing” These are profoundly meaningful and weighty words. Yet they seem diametrically opposed to the modern world’s tend

It is pronounced as a short, clipped “O”. It is not pronounced as “oh”. However, it is sometimes used interchangeably with “Go” or “On”. Alt

Every country has characteristics and customs that are unique to it. Similarly, Japan has also seen unique cultural developments that might

23 October 1868 may well be considered the date marking an immense social transformation for Japan. From this day forth, Japan entered the M

The Kyushu region, situated in southern Japan, comprises seven prefectures. The name Kyushu, meaning ‘nine provinces’, no longer accurately

The apple in the photograph looks wonderfully fresh and delicious. By the way, what colour does this apple appear to you? What do you call a

Following on from last time, I’d like to continue introducing Japanese Yōkai. Rather than the cool ones like Ireland’s “Dullahan” or the “Gr

I previously wrote an article about mermaids in Japan. Legends of mermaids exist in various countries and cultures around the world, includi

This article will explore the Japanese people and their language, which are often described by foreigners as “not speaking clearly”. Whilst