Shikoku

The origins of kiko, or travel literature, in Japan spans to well over 1000 years ago. One of the earliest examples of kiko is Ki no Tsurayuki’s Tosa nikki, a diary which Tsurayuki wrote most likely in 935 during the Heian period of Japan. Another important example of kiko, which is similar in ways yet also very dissimilar to Ki no Tsurayuki’s Tosa nikki, due in part to the many years that the two are separated by in terms of when they were composed, is Matsuo Basho’s Oku no hosomichi, or Narrow

Have you ever experienced a non-stop fight for more than a day?Or even an hour of your life?The soldiers of The Battle of the Coral Sea did!On May 4,1942 The Americans and Australians held back the Japanese because if they hadn’t the Japanese would have won the way open for the Japanese to have captured New Guinea,and leave Australia isolated from Allied help and more open to a Japanese attack. To start it off,the first day of the first modern naval engagement in history, called the Battle of the

The Japanese Creation The Japanese creation myth started out with the earth being a formless void of nothing but muddy water. From that water a green shoot sprung and inside it was the first god, who made all the other gods. Out of all he created though, Izagami and Izanami were the most perfect. The islands of Japan were formed when Izagami poked his staff through the clouds to see what was on the surface of the earth. As he lifted the staff from the muddy water, clumps of mud fell on top of the

“I've constantly told myself that success does not entail happiness. Happiness is the source for success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” (Herriot 1) Chariss Herriot was born December 13, 1980 in a small island known as Shikoku, located in Japan. Herriot led a very sheltered childhood and often found herself surrounded by many books with a variety of genres that interested her. Her interest in books began when her mother, Jane Herriot, introduced Herriot to a book that within

Freedom versus order is the defining difference between the cultures of Japan and America. America focuses on the ideals of freedom and equality, while Japan centers its culture on duty and order. This can clearly be seen when comparing the average daily life of an American and Japanese man or woman. In Japan, an employee must adhere to the same standards at work and outside of work. Being respectful, timely, and mannerly is not only expected at work but also outside of work. Japan’s society reinforces

Oni Art- The Different Styles through the ages Original- Hideous demonic ogre like creatures who just want feast on human flesh and to terrorize humankind. They can shapeshift and take human form because of their gruesome appearance reflects their evil disposition. They have horns on their heads and wear loincloths and have diabolical grimaces. They were feared because of their cravings for human flesh. Modern Oni have transformed over the years since its conception. They can look more

Japan is located in the region of geologic instability known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Due to where Japan is located there are approximately fifteen hundred earthquakes each year and is also subject to floods, blizzards, typhoons, and due to volcanic activity on the ocean floor Japan is also subject to Tsunamis. Japan’s most recognized volcano even though it’s no longer active and has been dormant for years is Mount Fuji with a cone-shaped peak of 12,388 feet and is about 70 miles southwest of

Japan consist of four islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu, as well as many small islands surrounding the main islands. The capital of Japan is Kyoto, and all of the major cities of Japan lie on the coast for the purposes of imports and exports. (J., D. B. 2013) Japan was weary of outsiders, due to the fact that they were getting cheated by the countries they were trading with. In 1639, Japan cut off all foreign access, thus included trade. In the centuries that followed; Japan made special

turned to the sea for food, they learned to prepare all kinds of seafood. Another difference that China has is the river often foods and the Chang Jiang is the longest river in Asia. In Japan the four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. China and Japan’s similarities are they both were isolated from other countries. Also they had high mountains/mountain rangers. Another similarity they have is the plains. The last similarity they have is they were approximately 400 miles away.

as a superstition due to some coincidental incidents, but those situations are most likely science matters. Throughout the story, Professor Ono never listened to any warnings. Ogawa, who had been taking care of professor Ono during his visit to Shikoku, warned Ono might have ill fortune if he fails to make a visit and pay his respects to Kompira. However, contrary to Ogawa’s warning, no ill fortune has happened to professor during his journey. The story narrates “...the ship began to move, but the