Land of the Rising Son

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Welcome to the Land Of the Rising Son

There is no other place in the universe like Japan.

With a culture thousands of years old and a most esoteric language, Japan will remain an enigma to the others.

To understand the true nature of the Japanese, one must live among them, but even then, there remains layers upon layers of a cryptic culture and arcane society, the “nooks and crannies” if you will.

Living in the countryside of Japan allows for a unique perspective into the Way of the Japanese.

Welcome to Japan, let’s join to explore the nooks and crannies of the Japanese Heart, Spirit, and Mind.

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Who are the Japanese?

One of the most misunderstood civilization, this island nation of 126 million inhabitants remains somewhat mysterious to the outside world.

An ancient cultures, the Japanese are masters at assimilating, molding, and improving foreign concepts into something uniquely Japanese.

Why is this so?

DNA

Here you will find some keys to open your question door, and there, you will only come to find, yet another layer, and another, and so on.

Welcome to the Land Of The Rising Son.

Latest From The Blog

Thoughts and musing about life and Japan.

Dashboard Of Reality

Dashboard Of Reality

Those with rigid, binary mindsets face a profound shake-up when they open their hearts and realize their perceived reality was nothing more than a delusional fantasy—observable as mere mental activity on the dashboard of reality.

Delusional Lunatic

Delusional Lunatic

Recognizing social conventions founded upon reciprocity—the main pillar being compatibility—shows us how to thrive and breathe within a phantasmagorically curated society, the crux of this delusional lunatic’s fantastic ride.

Otsubone Sama

Otsubone Sama

Currying favor—a zesty spice—is key for those eager to pierce the mythology surrounding Japan’s invisible walls, demands one first identify and pacify the otsubone sama, in essence that is all.