Japanese proverb: Turning to God in times of trouble
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 困った時の神頼み "Turning to God in times of trouble".
Japanese proverb: “Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 及ばぬ鯉の滝登り "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi".
Japanese proverb: “No entry into a tiger’s den brings about no capture of its cub”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 虎穴に入らずんば孤児を得ず "No entry into a tiger's den brings about no capture of its cub"
Japanese proverb: ”The minds of women and the autumn sky”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 女心と秋の空 "The minds of women and the autumn sky."
TOKUGAWA Tsunayoshi: 17th century Japanese ruler with the ethics of the future
TOKUGAWA Tsunayoshi was an iconic ruler who was nicknamed Dog King, being a maker of laws that beheaded people for killing or straying puppies.
Top 3 Only-in-Japan Coronavirus Moments
Here is a report on Japanese people's unique responses to the pandemic and insights into why the outbreak is kept relatively under control as of March 28, 2020.
Pheasants are the national bird of Japan. Because they taste good.
Japanese pheasants are the national bird of Japan, because they are brave, lovable and tasty. Eating them is in fact the Japanese way of preserving the species.