JAPAN| Meaning “joining with gold”, this centuries-old art is more than an aesthetic. For the Japanese, it’s part of a broader philosophy of embracing the beauty of human flaws. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more … [Read more...] about Kintsugi: Japan’s ancient art of embracing imperfection
Archives for July 2021
Japanese Bird That Looks Like A Flying Cotton Flower
JAPAN| Many cute things have been seen all over the globe. We've seen everything from fluffier cats, to teacup birds who do splits! Today's star is a Long-Tailed Tit bird. It is the cutest thing on earth! They are adorable with their fluffy white feather coat and small, cute eyes. It's just that I want to hold it and give it lots of love! These tiny birds are quite common … [Read more...] about Japanese Bird That Looks Like A Flying Cotton Flower
Olympics boss refers to Japanese people as ‘Chinese’
TOKYO | IOC President Thomas Bach referred to his Japanese hosts as Chinese when he appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week. Giving a pep talk at the headquarters of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, Bach’s opening remarks were, “You have managed to make Tokyo the best-ever prepared city for the Olympic Games. This is even … [Read more...] about Olympics boss refers to Japanese people as ‘Chinese’
First case of coronavirus in Olympic Village confirmed six days before Opening Ceremony
TOKYO| The first positive coronavirus case inside the Olympic Village has been confirmed just six days before the Opening Ceremony, officials said Saturday, amid growing fears about the spread of the virus during the Games. Tokyo Olympics organizing committee officials declined to identify the person infected with the virus but said the individual had traveled to Japan … [Read more...] about First case of coronavirus in Olympic Village confirmed six days before Opening Ceremony
Does Japan control the trigger for US nuclear war on China?
Japan's Deputy Prime minister made statements about Taiwan's defense, raising the possibility of a "Japan exception to China's policy of no-first-use nuclear weapons. After the swearing-in of Joe Biden, America's 46th president, Suga Yoshihide, the Japanese prime minister, visited the White House in April. After private discussions Yoshihide was given a joint statement by … [Read more...] about Does Japan control the trigger for US nuclear war on China?