Samurai Blogs | Lori Tsugawa

Oct 24, 2023

Jidai Matsuri: Celebrating Kyoto's Rich Heritage through the Ages

Japan is a land of rich history and traditions, and few festivals encapsulate its vibrant cultural heritage quite like the Jidai Matsuri....

Oct 23, 2023

The Kikuma Horse Festival: A Spectacular Celebration of Japanese Tradition

Shikoku Island, a place of natural beauty and cultural significance in Japan, is home to a hidden gem: the Kikuma Horse Festival. This...

Sep 30, 2023

Courage and Resilience: A Samurai's Approach to Overcoming Challenges

YUUKI Japanese Kanji for Courage Courage, an attribute often associated with heroism and audacity, holds a timeless significance in human...

Aug 29, 2023

Ganbaru Rising, the Japanese Resilience to the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami

On the fateful day of March 11, 2011, Japan faced a significant test of its strength when a powerful earthquake struck its northeastern...

Aug 9, 2023

Grandparenting: Samurai Style

Being a grandparent is one of life’s biggest joys. I did not fully understand why my friends would be ‘head-over-heels’ when they spoke...

Aug 3, 2023

What you need to know about "Ganbaru/Ganbatte"

The concept of ganbaru holds a significant place in Japanese culture and is deeply established in the Japanese way of life. Ganbaru can...