日本の国民性や生活習慣が反映されている伝統的な年中行事などを通して
日本の文化を紹介していきたいと思っています。
I would like to introduce Japanese culture through traditional annual events etc. that reflect the national character and lifestyle of Japan.
年中行事 Annual event
我が家のお雛様 Hina doll of my house
毎年2月になると雛飾りの準備を始めて、3月3日のひな祭りを迎えます。
Every February, my family start preparing Hina dolls and celebrate the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) on March 3rd.
茶の湯 Tea ceremony
日本庭園と茶室 Japanese garden and tearoom
地元にあるこの茶室でわびさびの境地を体験することができます。
The Japanese tea ceremony is a traditional art form influenced by Zen Buddhism. A powdered green tea, or Mattcha, is served to guest in 4.5-mat tatami room which is the symbol of elegant rusticity.
新傾向 New trend
配膳ロボット Serving robot
ロボットがホテル、レストラン、病院などで活躍中。
Robots are active in hotels, restaurants, hospitals etc.
東京のランドマーク Landmark in Tokyo
東京スカイツリー Tokyo Skytree
世界一高い電波塔。
Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest communication tower with a height of 634meters. It has two viewing decks that command a panoramic view of traditional downtown Tokyo.
三猿 Three wise monkeys
見ざる聞かざる言わざる＠日光東照宮 See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil @ Nikko
猿は神の使い、目と耳と口を慎んで厄難を避ける。
Monkeys are messengers of Deity, avoiding troubles by refrain from seeing, hearing and speaking.
年中行事 Annual event
初詣 New Year's first visit to a shrine or temple
年の初め、一年の幸せを願い神社や寺にお詣りします。
Early in the new year, we prey for the year's happiness by paying a visit to the guardian shrine or temple.