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November 20th Color Calendar
Benikeshinezu (Red-burned Mouse)
"Once the crimson fades, unspoken feelings emerge."
Beni-Keshi-Nezumi is a...
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Japanese Armor: The Beauty and Practicality of the Samurai's Spirit
Introduction: What is Armor? A Poem to Protect Life
It was a s...
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November 19th Color Calendar
Light ink color
"Memories emerge from the vagueness."
Usuzumi-iro is a pale gray that resembles ink diluted...
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[The Poetics of Sumo] From Myth to National Sport: A 1500-Year Story Woven by the Body and Spirit of the Japanese People
Introduction: S...
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November 18th Color Calendar
Touou (Fuji yellow)
"Flakes of light illuminate the end of the season."
Fuji yellow is a color derived from...
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What is a sword? The story of steel that reflects the soul
What is a sword? The story of steel that reflects the soul
Japanese swords...
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November 17th Color Calendar
Kurotobi (black kite)
"A color that hides heat within silence."
Kurotobi is a darker version of the reddish...
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November 16th Color Calendar
Mulberry dyeing
"The silence of the ritual is imbued with the memory of the leaves."
Kuwazome is a soft bro...
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The color of November 15th is "Sakura Nezu" (cherry blossom mouse). It is a soft, ephemeral color that suits the formal wear worn for the Shichi-G...
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What is a Ninja? —A symbol of intelligence living in silence
When you hear the word "ninja," what comes to mind? The image of ninjas c...
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Shuriken is not just a "ninja weapon"
Shuriken are a cultural heritage of the shadows that encapsulate Japanese wisdom and aesthetics. Thi...
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November 14th Color Calendar
Silver gray
"Silence is like ashes containing light."
The silver rat is a pale grey with a hint of silver. Amo...
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