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Suginami Fudoki” by Yasuki Mori. Suginami Local History Association HamadayamaThis area, on the north side of the Kanda River, is Hamadayama. The name Hamadayama comes from Yahei Hamadaya, a merchant in Naito Shinjuku during the Edo period. Hamadaya seems to have had a forest of pine trees an...

The importance of rice in many cultures is evident in the many rituals and ceremonies associated with its cultivation and consumption. In Japan, for example, the planting and harvesting of rice are accompanied by traditional ceremonies that involve the entire community. In many African cultures, ric...

I’ll be honest. This is a sensitive piece of writing, hitting hard and close to home. But as a particular James Blunt (the singer) puts it … its time to face the truth. This hyaena has been shading quite a bit of fur in recent years. Although some comparisons has been made with a cer...

Korean skincare gained global popularity after K-pop and K-drama, particularly in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in 2011, thanks to its promotion by K-pop idols, Korean celebrities, social media influencers, and beauty bloggers. K-beauty emphasizes its unique and innovative formulations of natural...