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The Quiet Power of What’s Left Behind: Nokorimono niwa fuku ga aru
Discover the meaning of 'nokorimono niwa fuku ga aru'—the quiet power and fortune found in what’s left behind in Japanese culture.

Fuh-mi
May 191 min read
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The Paradox of Effort: Why Trying Too Hard Can Hold You Back
Explore the paradox of effort. Learn from Tsukahara Bokuden’s wisdom why trying too hard can block mastery in calligraphy, business, and life.

Fuh-mi
May 101 min read
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In the Season When Forests Grow: Lessons on Growth and Resilience
Explore how the forests of the Bōsō Peninsula inspire growth, resilience, and leadership lessons. Let nature guide your personal and professional journey.

Fuh-mi
May 21 min read
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Breathe as Dust: Samurai Wisdom on Stillness and Presence
Explore the Samurai wisdom of 'Breathe as Dust.' Reflect on stillness, humility, and finding meaning in the smallness of life and the universe.

Fuh-mi
Apr 292 min read
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Senjafuda: Edo’s Social Media or Just Graffiti?
Explore the story of senjafuda, Edo’s social media. From stylish self-expression to nuisance, discover its cultural evolution in Japan.

Fuh-mi
Apr 211 min read
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Spring in Japan: Hazy Beginnings and the Beauty of Ma
Explore the beauty of spring in Japan. Reflect on new beginnings, the concept of Ma, and the poetic rhythm of Japanese aesthetics.

Fuh-mi
Apr 42 min read
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Cherry Blossoms and the Art of Contrast: A Calligrapher's Reflection
Explore the contrast in cherry blossoms and calligraphy. Learn how Japanese aesthetics embrace balance, simplicity, and harmony.

Fuh-mi
Mar 281 min read
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Zengo Saidan: The Samurai Wisdom of Living in the Present
Explore Zengo Saidan, a Zen principle from samurai wisdom. Learn how living in the present can transform your leadership and life.

Fuh-mi
Mar 142 min read
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Finding Inspiration in Ancient Japanese Poetry: A Thousand-Year-Old Love Letter
Explore how ancient Japanese poetry inspires modern creativity. Discover the vivid colors and emotions in Man’yōshū's timeless love stories.

Fuh-mi
Feb 212 min read
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Japanese Wisdom Balance: Finding the Right Tension in Work and Life
Explore Japanese wisdom on balancing life's tensions, inspired by traditional craftsmanship and modern insights for sustainable success.

Fuh-mi
Feb 152 min read
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Japanese Leadership Wisdom: Crisis Begins from Within
Explore how Date Masamune's Japanese leadership wisdom reveals why true business crisis originates from within, not external factors.

Fuh-mi
Feb 101 min read
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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.

Fuh-mi
Feb 31 min read
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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.

Fuh-mi
Jan 311 min read
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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.

Fuh-mi
Jan 242 min read
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What Even Is Calligraphy? Skill, Art, or Something Else?
Is calligraphy a just skill, art, or something else?

Fuh-mi
Jan 131 min read
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Veiled Beauty: Shirasu Masako and the Hidden Charms of Japan
Explore the concept of hidden beauty. Let's listen to Shirasu Masako.

Fuh-mi
Jan 62 min read
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Kakizome: A Tradition of New Beginnings
Why don’t you try kakizome (the first calligraphy of the year) this year?

Fuh-mi
Jan 31 min read
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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.

Fuh-mi
Jan 11 min read
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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.

Fuh-mi
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Drink, but don’t let the drink drinks you!
A Japanese proverb: Drink, but don’t let the drink drinks you!

Fuh-mi
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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