"もったいない" What a Waste!
The idea of "mottainai" is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and reflects the belief that resources should be valued and waste avoided. At Shotengai, we strive to uphold this ethos by promoting sustainable products and minimizing waste wherever possible.
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Aikido: The Japanese Martial Art of Peace
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Aikido is the way of combining forces. It is a Japanese martial art that one could use to defend themselves from injuries and attacks. Its primary goal is to develop oneself instead of cultivating violence. Its main principles are harmony with nature and world peace.
Yakyu: The Most Popular Sport in Japan
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Yakyu (baseball) is the most popular participatory and spectator sports sport in Japan. Almost every Japanese played yakyu at least once when they were a kid. The highest level of baseball in Japan is Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and the biggest baseball event is the National High School Baseball, aka. Summer Koshien.
Japanese Scenery (I): Fujisan
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Fujisan (Mount Fuji) is the sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artworks depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around and on it to enshrine it. As Japan's most famous place of interest, there are many ways to enjoy Fujisan.
Sumo: The Japanese Wrestling
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Sumo was initially a traditional Japanese Shinto ritual dance praying for harvest and prosperity. Nowadays, it is competitive full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers compete against each other with their topless bodies. With its popularity and long history, Sumo is the national sport of Japan.
Kendo: Japanese Martial Art of Sword
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Name a sport in that two contenders will wear full-body armor and a grilled mask and attack each other with a sword. It sounds like fencing, isn't it? Actually, the right answer is Kendo, Japanese fencing. To enjoy this sport, it's essential to know something about its rules and equipment.
