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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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What is the Tea Ceremony? From the aesthetics of Nobunaga and Hideyoshi to modern spaces
Prologue: The journey of the trilogy ...
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November 13th Color Calendar
Benifuji
"The beauty of the end is also the margin of the beginning."
Benifuji (red wisteria) has a soft, e...
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Part 3: "The Tea Ceremony of Nobunaga and Hideyoshi" - The Intersection of Silence and Staging, Beauty and Authority
Preface: Tea Ce...
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Shichigosan: "Until Seven, God is with You" - A Form of Prayer and Celebration
The sleeves of her formal attire fluttered gently in the clea...
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November 12th Color Calendar
Yellow lacquer dye
"In the deepening autumn, it exudes quiet dignity."
Korozen is a deep yellow-brown color...
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