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Fuh-mi
Feb 31 min read
Ichiyō Raifuku: Japanese Spring Wisdom for New Beginnings
Explore Ichiyō Raifuku, the Japanese wisdom of spring renewal, and discover how ancient traditions celebrate nature's new beginnings.
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Fuh-mi
Jan 311 min read
The Art of Haiku: How 17 Syllables Capture the Universe of Japanese Poetry
Journey through Japanese haiku poetry and discover how these 17-syllable verses contain universes of meaning in minimal space.
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Fuh-mi
Jan 242 min read
Yagyu Munenori's Samurai Wisdom: Conquering Self Through Japanese Philosophy
Discover the transformative power of Japanese tea ceremony mindfulness through Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku principles.
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Fuh-mi
Jan 131 min read
What Even Is Calligraphy? Skill, Art, or Something Else?
Is calligraphy a just skill, art, or something else?
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Fuh-mi
Jan 31 min read
Kakizome: A Tradition of New Beginnings
Why don’t you try kakizome (the first calligraphy of the year) this year?
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Fuh-mi
Jan 11 min read
Happy New Year! 🎉 Let’s celebrate 2025 with the kanji 巳 (Mi), representing the Year of the Snake.
As we step into the year of the snake, let’s take inspiration from 巳.
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Fuh-mi
Dec 31, 20242 min read
Embracing Change and Timelessness: Reflections on 2024 Through ‘Fueki Ryuko’
As we step into 2025, a year filled with new possibilities, I hope to carry the spirit of Fueki Ryuko forward.
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Fuh-mi
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Drink, but don’t let the drink drinks you!
A Japanese proverb: Drink, but don’t let the drink drinks you!
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Fuh-mi
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Koharubiyori (小春日和): A Fleeting Warmth Amidst Changing Seasons
Explore the word "Koharubiyori (小春日和), a fleeting warmth amidst changing seasons
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Fuh-mi
Nov 11, 20241 min read
Leaving No Trace: The Art of a Graceful Exit
The wisdom of the art of a graceful exit.
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Fuh-mi
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Yakuotoshi: Finding the Positive Side of Life’s Unplanned Losses
In Japan, there’s a concept called yakuotoshi, or “warding off misfortune.”
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Fuh-mi
Oct 22, 20241 min read
“It is not that the world lacks talent, but rather that there are no people to use it.”
Explore Yoshida Shoin's words: It is not that the world lacks talent, but rather that there are no people to use it.
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Fuh-mi
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Celebrating 100 Blog Posts: A Journey of Sharing Japanese Culture
Celebrating 100 blog posts of my journey of sharing Japanese culture
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Fuh-mi
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Drifting Clouds, Flowing Thoughts: A Zen Take on Going with the Flow
Embrace the beauty of impermanence with the Zen concept of 'drifting clouds, flowing water.'
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Fuh-mi
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Sealed with Style: Exploring Rakkan (Seal) Street in Hong Kong
Exploring Rakkan (Seal) Street in Hong Kong
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Fuh-mi
Oct 1, 20241 min read
The Role of the Artist’s Seal in Calligraphy: More Than Just a Signature
The role of the artist's seal in calligraphy
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Fuh-mi
Sep 12, 20242 min read
When Even Demons Step Aside: The Power of Samurai Spirit (and a Little ‘Kiai’)
Explore the power of samurai spirit (Kiai)
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Fuh-mi
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Not Just Rain: A Journey Through Japan's 50 Shades of Rain
Japanese culture is rooted in a delicate appreciation for nature and the changing seasons, so we have many expressions for rain.
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Fuh-mi
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Sharpen Your Sword, Steady Your Mind: Life Lessons from a Zen Monk
Discover a life lessons from a zen monk, "Ken Zen Ichinyo".
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Fuh-mi
Aug 20, 20241 min read
A Samurai’s Wisdom: “Burn aloeswood, as well as fart!”
Late Edo period samurai, Kawai Tsuginosuke's wisdom, “Burn aloeswood, as well as fart!”
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