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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Heihachiro Togo

yuka 06/17/2025

1847 – 1934 東郷平八郎 Heihachiro Togo A Legendary Admiral Who Shaped Japan’s Naval Legacy Early Life Heihachiro Tōgō was born in 1848 in Satsuma (present-day Kagoshima), coming from a samurai family. From a young age, he dedicated himself to academics, swordsmanship, and sumo wrestling. In Satsuma, the secretive sword style Jigen-ryū was passed down, and Heihachiro maintained a strong connection to its teachings throughout his life. Famous for its powerful downward strikes and focus on the first blow, Jigen-ryū’s philosophy of “abandoning wisdom” resonated deeply with Heihachiro, even after witnessing the might of the British Royal Navy. This formidable style…

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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Bakin Kyokutei

yuka 06/10/2025

1767 – 1848 曲亭馬琴 Bakin Kyokutei An Edo-Period Novelist Known for Timeless Tales Name: AKA Bakin TAKIZAWA 滝沢馬琴, Pen name Kyokutei Bakin 曲亭馬琴, later called himself Toku (解), Original name is Okikuni Takizawa 滝沢興邦 From Samurai to Storyteller: The Journey of Kyokutei Bakin Born in 1767, Bakin KYOKUTEI (real name Okikuni TAKIZAWA) came from a samurai family. His early years were marked by privilege, but his life took a dramatic turn when his father passed away at the age of nine. With his older brothers moving on—one to work for another family and the other adopted by relatives—Bakin inherited the…

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Trip 2 JAPAN | Beyond Sightseeing: Exploring Japan Through Food, Culure, and Unique Experiences

yuka 06/10/2025

With the continued trend of a weak yen, the number of visitors to Japan has been steadily increasing. In 2024, the number of inbound tourists reached 36.86 million, setting a new all-time annual record. Notably, the United States ranked 4th in the number of visitors by country. Japan’s rich cultural heritage, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking seasonal landscapes continue to captivate travelers from around the world. At the same time, travel styles are becoming increasingly diverse. In the past, many tourists focused on experiencing Japan’s history by visiting famous temples and strolling through old townscapes. However, today’s travelers have a wider…

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Japanese Wagyu Served at Dodgers Game as Interest in Japanese Culture Grows Thanks to Star Players

miwako3 06/05/2025

On May 30, Dodger Stadium hosted a highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Adding to the excitement, Japan Taste Marketing Inc. set up a booth at the venue, offering tastings of premium Japanese Wagyu beef, sourced directly from ZEN-NOH (JA Group Japan). For about two hours before the game started, Japanese Wagyu was served to approximately 1,000 attendees.

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