User contributions for HI6KKOM

6 November 2017

• 17:1917:19, 6 November 2017 diff hist +145‎ Yukata ‎ I've added the link explains the practical reason many yukata are dyed with indigo for reference.
• 17:1317:13, 6 November 2017 diff hist +192‎ Yukata ‎ I've added the link explains the origin of yukata and what made it truly popular among people for reference.
• 17:0617:06, 6 November 2017 diff hist +184‎ Shinto ‎ I've added the link explains why animism took root deeply in Japan and how did it affect the spirits of ancient Japanese people for reference.
• 16:5916:59, 6 November 2017 diff hist +151‎ Shinto ‎ I've added the link explains the origin and history of 'koshinto', the former shinto or ancient shinto for reference.
• 16:4616:46, 6 November 2017 diff hist +209‎ Japanese garden ‎ I've added the link explains the symbolization of each Japanese garden element for reference.
• 16:3916:39, 6 November 2017 diff hist +164‎ Japanese garden ‎ I've added the link explains the essential characteristics of Japanese garden design with its spirit for reference.
• 16:2416:24, 6 November 2017 diff hist +244‎ Daifuku ‎ I've added the link explains why daifuku is a good luck bringer for reference.
• 16:1816:18, 6 November 2017 diff hist +192‎ Daifuku ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin and history of daifuku for reference.
• 16:1116:11, 6 November 2017 diff hist +180‎ Taiko ‎ I've added the link which explains the effect of the sound of the taiko from relaxation to excitement for reference.

4 November 2017

• 19:0619:06, 4 November 2017 diff hist +214‎ Japanese architecture ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin and history of the basic three types of Japanese architecture including 'shinden-zukuri' for reference.
• 19:0119:01, 4 November 2017 diff hist +245‎ Japanese architecture ‎ I've added the link which explains how a steel framework played a role to develop an earthquake-proof in Japanese architecture for reference.

3 November 2017

• 22:1622:16, 3 November 2017 diff hist +202‎ Japanese mythology ‎ I've added the link which explains the myth of the birth of the first Emperor Jimmu in details in Japanese for reference.
• 22:0222:02, 3 November 2017 diff hist +183‎ Japanese mythology ‎ I've added the link which explains why Amaterasu hid in a cave and who came up with the plan to solve the situation in details for reference.

27 October 2017

• 16:3716:37, 27 October 2017 diff hist +187‎ Japanese castle ‎ I've added the link which explains the types of Japanese castle with examples for reference.
• 16:2816:28, 27 October 2017 diff hist +93‎ Japanese castle ‎ I've added the link which covers overall of the Japanese castle architecture, its functions, and most of the castles with pictures as an external link.

25 October 2017

• 21:5321:53, 25 October 2017 diff hist +204‎ Torii ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin and why the Torii came first before the Shrines built for reference.
• 21:4221:42, 25 October 2017 diff hist +185‎ Torii ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin of Torii as the term itself suggests "a bird perch" for reference.
• 20:3520:35, 25 October 2017 diff hist +209‎ Onomatopoeia ‎ I've added the link which explains the importance of Onomatopoeia in everyday conversation in Japanese society for reference.
• 20:3120:31, 25 October 2017 diff hist +214‎ Onomatopoeia ‎ I've added the link which explains some mimetic words in Japanese for reference.
• 20:0720:07, 25 October 2017 diff hist +199‎ Kyūdō ‎ I've added the link which explains the three benefits of practicing Kyudo no matter what age or experience one has or not for reference.
• 20:0220:02, 25 October 2017 diff hist +195‎ Kyūdō ‎ I've added the link which explains the spirit and etiquette of the Kyudo, also the difference between Kyudo and western archery for reference.
• 18:5718:57, 25 October 2017 diff hist +213‎ Cherry blossom ‎ I've added the link which introduces a gardener, Souemon Takagi, who preserved numerous Sakura breeds at the time of extreme danger of extinction for reference.

24 October 2017

• 23:0923:09, 24 October 2017 diff hist +176‎ Cherry blossom ‎ I've added the link that introduces several waka (Japanese poem), which would be a great clue to understand what ancient Japanese saw/projected in cherry blossom.
• 22:1122:11, 24 October 2017 diff hist +204‎ Religion in Japan ‎ I've added the link which explains the history of Japanese religious views in each period of time for reference.
• 22:0022:00, 24 October 2017 diff hist +210‎ Religion in Japan ‎ I've added the link which explains Japanese religious views including people who claim themselves "atheists" for reference.

23 October 2017

• 22:5722:57, 23 October 2017 diff hist +251‎ Onryō ‎ I've added the link which explains that there used to be Goryo-e (ritual of calming a soul) and its origin and history in details for reference.
• 22:4522:45, 23 October 2017 diff hist +203‎ Onryō ‎ I've added the link which explains how Sugawara no Michizane stepped up the radder in politics, was ousted, and be Onryo for reference.
• 20:0520:05, 23 October 2017 diff hist +213‎ Prince Shōtoku ‎ I've added the link which explains how the cult of Shotoku Taishi (Prince Shotoku) developed and how did people think of him for reference.
• 19:2119:21, 23 October 2017 diff hist +140‎ Senbei ‎ I've added the link of the All Japan Industrial Rice-cracker Association, which shows a variety of rice crackers with pictures for reference.
• 19:0619:06, 23 October 2017 diff hist +204‎ Senbei ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin and the brief history of Senbei for reference.
• 18:4418:44, 23 October 2017 diff hist +223‎ Ninja ‎ I've added the link which explains the "likely" first Ninja and why Prince Shotoku had to use such agent for reference.
• 17:1217:12, 23 October 2017 diff hist +84‎ Ninja ‎ I've added the link of Koka Ninja House which shows us the origin and history of Koka Ninja and also many articles which cover Ninja in depth.

22 October 2017

• 22:2322:23, 22 October 2017 diff hist +203‎ Chashitsu ‎ I've added the link which introduces five modern Japanese tea houses for reference.
• 22:2022:20, 22 October 2017 diff hist 0‎ Chashitsu ‎ I've changed where to put a citation since the first try I put it in a wrong place.
• 21:5821:58, 22 October 2017 diff hist +155‎ Chashitsu ‎ I've added the link which explains the founder and the successor of wabi-cha style and how the whole act of drinking tea sublimed as the way of tea.
• 21:2521:25, 22 October 2017 diff hist +204‎ Tokonoma ‎ I've added the link which explains how the Tokonoma is designed to make flowers or a hanging scroll more impressive for reference.
• 21:1621:16, 22 October 2017 diff hist +153‎ Tokonoma ‎ I've added the link which explains why the nearest seat to the Tokonoma is supposed to be the best one for the guest for reference.
• 20:5220:52, 22 October 2017 diff hist +121‎ Japanese Zen ‎ I've added the link which explains the Gozan (five mountain) system, which influenced the Japanese culture tremendously and its history for reference.
• 20:3820:38, 22 October 2017 diff hist +206‎ Japanese Zen ‎ I've added the link which explains why the military government at the time (Kamakura and later Muromachi shogunate) favored Rinzai Zen school.
• 20:2220:22, 22 October 2017 diff hist +181‎ Buddhism in Japan ‎ I've added the link which explains the brief history of Rinzai Zen sect in Japan and how it has dealt with the government (Ashikaga shogunate) at the time and influenced the creation of traditional Japanese culture.
• 20:1220:12, 22 October 2017 diff hist +191‎ Buddhism in Japan ‎ I've added the link which explains how Soga no Umako gained the power and played a key role in spreading the Buddhism in Japan.

20 October 2017

• 23:1623:16, 20 October 2017 diff hist +210‎ Ōmisoka ‎ I've added the link explains the origin, the brief history, and the meaning of the great cleaning which performed on New Year's Eve these days.
• 23:0923:09, 20 October 2017 diff hist +147‎ Ōmisoka ‎ I've added the link explains the popular superstitions about how one spend the New Year's Eve based on the Shinto belief of "Toshigamisama" for reference.
• 22:4122:41, 20 October 2017 diff hist +190‎ Noh ‎ I've added the link which explains how a notable noh actor, Kan'ami, was efficient at performing different roles with different ages to a variety of audience.
• 22:3022:30, 20 October 2017 diff hist +116‎ Noh ‎ I've added the link which explains the secret of the construction of the noh masks that make them possible to bring out sadness, madness, or happiness.
• 22:1722:17, 20 October 2017 diff hist +199‎ O-mikuji ‎ I've added the link which explains the tradition of drawing "Omikuji" and the way how to deal with it when you draw a bad luck slip.
• 21:5621:56, 20 October 2017 diff hist +188‎ O-mikuji ‎ I've added the link which explains the manner and tradition of drawing "Omikuji" in details for reference.
• 19:0119:01, 20 October 2017 diff hist +191‎ Mikoshi ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin story and the description of the prototype of "Mikoshi" for reference.
• 18:5518:55, 20 October 2017 diff hist +232‎ Mikoshi ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin and the meaning of bearing "Mikoshi" in Shinto festivals.
• 18:4418:44, 20 October 2017 diff hist +201‎ Japanese New Year ‎ I've added the link which explains the origin of "Takoage" (kite-flying), one of the traditional games played on the New Year, in details.