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Psychological Landscapes of Trauma in Contemporary Ukiyo-e – The Hyperaesthetics of Pain in the Paintings of Natsuko Tanihara

Is suffering a decoration, or a desperation? Natsuko Tanihara is perhaps the closest to darkness of all living Japanese female artists. But her darkness is not nihilism – it is

Urami: the Silenced Wrong, All-Encompassing Grief, Fury — What Emotions Are Encoded in the Character “怨”

Grief that destroys; grief that builds Some kanji resemble deeply symbolic seals of the soul—and the character 怨 (urami) is among the most poignant. It is constructed from the “heart”

The Invisible Woman – Life as a Samurai’s Wife

Solitude more as a role than a feeling At dawn, Hirata Orise’s home was bathed in twilight—the warmth of the fire had yet to dispel the chill of the night,

The Mountain Witch Yamanba – Feminine Wildness That Terrified the Patriarchal Men of Traditional Japan

A Shadow in the Mountain Forests The mountains of Japan conceal shadows that belong neither to day nor to night. Shadows of women who left their homes and never returned.

Terakoya Schools for the Children of Ordinary People in the Time of the Shogunate – There Are Still Things We Can Learn From Them in the 21st Century

Education without ministers, systems, or officials – and yet it shaped modern Japan In the soft glow of paper lanterns and the scent of freshly ground sumi ink on a

Born in hell, buried in Jōkanji – what have we done to the thousands of Yoshiwara women?

25 thousands The nighttime streets of Yoshiwara were never quiet. Within a labyrinth of wild screams, the jubilant laughter of drunkenness, and the heavy aroma of incense, sake, and cheap

「女性として、私たちは多くを語ることはできませんが、時には私たちの沈黙が語ることと同じくらい重要であると確信しています。」

(Josei to shite, watashitachi wa ōku o kataru koto wa dekimasen ga, toki ni wa watashitachi no chinmoku ga kataru koto to onaji kurai jūyō de aru to kakushin shiteimasu.)

„As women, we cannot speak too much, but sometimes I’m certain that our silence is just as important as speaking."

— Higuchi Ichiyō (樋口一葉, 1895, Nigorie)

Women of Japan

Warrior's Japan

Japan’s history of warriors is a tale of courage, honor, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From samurai to ninja, from ruthless yakuza to fearless women who broke through social barriers — each of these warriors walked a path filled with challenges: physical, psychological, and existential.

In this corner of the site, we focus on the multifaceted figure of the Japanese warrior — from masters of martial arts to literary portraits of strong women who shaped their fate with both pen and sword. Let us explore a world where strength meets subtlety, and where life and death often walk hand in hand. It is no coincidence that the symbol of the warrior in Japan is the cherry blossom — beautiful and short-lived.

The Way of the Warrior: Discovering the Strength of Bushidō through Combat, Self-Discipline, and Facing Adversity

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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