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Wishing Well

6月

9日

We were saddened to hear about the powerful earthquake that struck the Philippines.

On behalf of PSPINC and myself, I would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. We hope for the safety of all residents, and we wish strength and a swift recovery to the communities impacted by this disaster.

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Hiding Your Head, But Not Your Tail

6月

8日

Hiding Your Head, But Not Your Tail

One of my favorite Japanese sayings is “Atama Kakushite Shiri Kakusazu” (頭隠して尻隠さず), which literally means “Hiding your head, but not your tail.”

The expression comes from the image of an ostrich or another animal trying to hide by sticking its head out of sight while leaving the rest of its body completely exposed. The animal believes it is hidden, but everyone can still see it.

In everyday life, this proverb describes someone who tries to conceal a mistake, a weakness, or even a dishonest action, yet leaves obvious evidence behind. They may think they are fooling others, but the truth remains visible to everyone around them.

What makes this saying interesting is that it applies to much more than deception. Businesses sometimes do this when they focus on appearances while ignoring deeper problems. Governments can do it when they address symptoms instead of causes. Even individuals can do it when they avoid dealing with an issue and hope it will simply disappear.

The lesson is simple: hiding part of a problem does not make the problem go away.

I think this proverb remains relevant today because information is easier to access than ever before. In the age of social media and instant communication, it is difficult to hide the “tail” for very long.

Rather than trying to cover up mistakes, it is usually better to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move forward. Honesty may be uncomfortable at first, but it is often the quickest path to trust and respect.

Sometimes the best solution is not to hide your head at all.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559824/hiding-your-head-but-not-your-tail

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Forgotten Car Company of Japan

6月

7日

Forgotten Car Company of Japan

When people think about Japanese automobile manufacturers, names like Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda usually come to mind. Few people today remember Prince Motor Company, one of the most influential and innovative car companies in Japan's automotive history.

Prince Motor Company traces its roots to engineers and technicians who had worked in Japan's aircraft industry before and during World War II. After the war, they turned their attention to automobiles and quickly earned a reputation for advanced engineering and quality. The company was named in honor of Crown Prince Akihito, who would later become Emperor of Japan.

Prince produced several remarkable vehicles, including the Skyline and Gloria. These were not economy cars. They were designed to compete with the best automobiles available in Japan at the time and were known for their performance, comfort, and engineering excellence.

One of Prince's greatest achievements came in motorsports. The Skyline GT gained national attention during the 1964 Japanese Grand Prix, helping establish the Skyline name as a serious performance car.

In 1966, Prince merged with Nissan. The Prince name gradually disappeared, but its legacy lived on. The Skyline became one of Nissan's most famous models, eventually leading to the legendary GT-R. Many of Prince's engineers also played important roles in Nissan's future success.

Although the company itself is gone, the influence of Prince Motor Company can still be seen on roads around the world today.

The image is 1964 Skyline GT ... Roots of Legendary GT-R

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559737/forgotten-car-company-of-japan

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Getting Ready for My Trip to Japan

6月

7日

Getting Ready for My Trip to Japan

I am getting ready for my trip to Japan, departing on June 8. Even after many trips, I always find it helpful to make a checklist before leaving. There is nothing worse than arriving at the airport and realizing you forgot something important.

Here is my travel checklist:

* Passport
* Global Entry Card
* U.S. Dollars
* Japanese Yen
* Credit Cards
* Debit Cards
* International Travel Notifications for Banks and Credit Card Companies
* Suica Card
* Wi-Fi / Internet Access Arrangements
* Insurance Cards
* Travel Insurance Information
* Airline Boarding Passes
* Business Cards
* Medications
* Gifts
* Clothing
* Toiletries
* Phone and Chargers
* Laptop and Power Adapters

The Suica card is especially useful in Japan. It can be used on trains, subways, buses, and even at many convenience stores, vending machines, and retail shops. Having it ready before arrival makes getting around much easier.

With the essentials organized and packed, I can travel with confidence and focus on the purpose of the trip rather than worrying about what I may have forgotten. A simple checklist may seem basic, but it is one of the best tools for stress-free international travel.

Now it is time to finish packing and get ready for Japan. I hope this list helps.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559682/getting-ready-for-my-trip-to-japan

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Miyamoto Musashi's Five Scrolls and Lessons for Life

6月

6日

Miyamoto Musashi's Five Scrolls and Lessons for Life

Most people know Miyamoto Musashi as Japan's greatest swordsman. Near the end of his life, he wrote The Book of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho), a guide to strategy and self-mastery that remains relevant nearly 400 years later.

The Earth Scroll teaches the importance of a strong foundation. In life, that means developing good habits, maintaining your health, and living with integrity. Success rarely comes from shortcuts.

The Water Scroll emphasizes adaptability. Life does not always go according to plan. Careers change, relationships evolve, and unexpected challenges arise. Like water, we must learn to adjust while remaining true to our values.

The Fire Scroll focuses on action and overcoming adversity. Difficulties are unavoidable, but growth often comes from facing them directly rather than avoiding them.

The Wind Scroll reminds us to learn from others. Every person has experiences and perspectives that can teach us something. Staying curious keeps us growing throughout life.

The final section, the Void Scroll, explores deeper understanding. Musashi believed that wisdom comes not only from knowledge but also from experience, reflection, and self-awareness.

One of Musashi's most famous principles is simple: "Do nothing which is of no use." As we grow older, we realize that time is our most valuable asset. Spending it on meaningful work, family, friendships, learning, and personal growth is often the best investment we can make.

The world has changed since Musashi's time, but his message remains timeless: build a strong foundation, adapt to change, keep learning, and make the most of the time you are given.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559651/miyamoto-musashis-five-scrolls-and

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Shame!!!

6月

6日

"Kiku wa ittoki no haji, kikanu wa isshō no haji."
(聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは一生の恥)

In English, it means:

"To ask is a moment's shame; not to ask is a lifetime's shame."

The proverb teaches us that there is no shame in asking questions. Many people avoid asking because they are afraid of appearing inexperienced or uninformed. They worry that others may judge them for not knowing the answer. As a result, they stay silent.

The problem is that silence often prevents learning. The brief embarrassment of asking a question may last only a few seconds, but the consequences of not asking can last much longer. A missed opportunity to learn can become a mistake, a misunderstanding, or a lost chance for growth.

I have seen this happen many times in business. People attend meetings, listen to presentations, and leave with unanswered questions. Later, those unanswered questions become confusion, delays, or unnecessary work. Often, all of that could have been avoided if someone had simply raised a hand and asked.

Whether in school, business, or everyday life, learning begins with curiosity. Asking questions is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of a willingness to learn. The smartest people are often those who are not afraid to ask.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559620/shame

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When Rules Apply Equally

6月

5日

When Rules Apply Equally

Recently, a mosque in Kawagoe, Saitama, has been in the news because local authorities say it was built without the permits required under Japanese building and urban planning regulations. The site is reportedly located in an area where development is heavily restricted in order to preserve land use and control urban expansion.

Whenever a story like this appears, emotions can quickly become involved because the building is a religious facility. However, the most important question is not what religion is involved. The question is whether the same rules are being applied equally to everyone.

Every country has zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations. These rules exist to balance private property rights with the interests of the broader community. If a house, warehouse, factory, church, temple, shrine, or mosque is built without the required approvals, authorities have a responsibility to investigate and enforce the law.

At the same time, enforcement should be fair, transparent, and consistent. People should be able to understand why a decision was made and how it complies with existing regulations.

Japan has become increasingly diverse, with people from many cultures and religions choosing to live and work there. That diversity can be a strength. But regardless of background, one principle remains important: the law should apply equally to everyone. A healthy society depends on both freedom and respect for the rules that govern the community.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559564/when-rules-apply-equally

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The Double-Edged Meaning of a Japanese Proverb

6月

5日

The Double-Edged Meaning of a Japanese Proverb

One of my favorite Japanese proverbs is:

「喉元過ぎれば熱さを忘れる」
(Nodo moto sugireba atsusa wo wasureru)

Literally, it means, “Once hot food passes your throat, you forget how hot it was.”

Like many Japanese proverbs, it contains more than one lesson.

On the positive side, it reminds us of the human ability to recover from hardship. We experience pain, disappointment, illness, financial loss, or failure, yet somehow we move on. If we remembered every painful experience as vividly as when it happened, life would be much harder. The ability to let go of pain allows us to keep trying, keep building, and keep living with hope.

On the negative side, the proverb serves as a warning. When the memory of pain fades, people sometimes repeat the same mistakes. A business may take unnecessary risks after recovering from a setback. An individual may return to unhealthy habits. Even societies and nations can forget the lessons learned from difficult periods of history.

The challenge is not to remember the pain itself forever. The challenge is to remember the lesson.

Perhaps that is the wisdom hidden in this proverb: let the suffering fade, but keep the knowledge it gave you. When we can do that, past difficulties become valuable experiences rather than wasted ones.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559563/the-doubleedged-meaning-of-a-japanese

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Do You Know What “円” Is?

6月

5日

Do You Know What “円” Is?

If you have studied Japanese or visited Japan, you probably know that 円 (en) means the Japanese currency, known in English as the yen.

But did you know that the historic Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo is shaped like the character “円” when viewed from above?

The Bank of Japan building, completed in 1896 and designed by architect Tatsuno Kingo, is one of Japan's most important financial landmarks. At street level, most people notice its impressive stone architecture and distinctive green copper roof. However, from the air, the layout of the main structure forms a shape that closely resembles the kanji 円.

Whether this was an intentional design choice or simply a fortunate coincidence is often debated. Regardless, it has become a fascinating piece of trivia connecting Japan's central bank with the very symbol of its currency.

The character 円 itself originally meant "circle" or "round shape," which is why it was adopted to represent money. The English word "yen" is simply the Romanized spelling of the Japanese pronunciation of 円.

So next time someone mentions the Japanese yen, you can share an interesting fact:

Japan's central bank is not only responsible for issuing the yen—it is housed in a building that looks like the character 円 itself.

Sometimes architecture and symbolism come together in surprising ways.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559562/do-you-know-what-is

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Tankman

6月

5日

Tank Man: One Man, Four Tanks, and a Lasting Symbol

Every year on June 4, the world remembers the events surrounding the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing. While many images emerged from those days, one photograph has become a lasting symbol of courage and individual conviction: the image of the man now known simply as Tank Man.

On June 5, 1989, the day after the military moved into Beijing, a lone man carrying shopping bags stepped into the path of a column of tanks. As the tanks attempted to move around him, he repeatedly blocked their way. For a brief moment, one unarmed individual stood face to face with one of the most powerful instruments of the state.

To this day, the identity and fate of Tank Man remain unknown. Yet his image has become recognized around the world as a symbol of peaceful resistance and the power of individual conscience.

What makes the photograph so powerful is its simplicity. There are no speeches, no slogans, and no weapons. Just a single person making a decision to stand his ground.

History often remembers generals, politicians, and governments. Sometimes, however, history is defined by an ordinary person who chooses not to move.

More than three decades later, Tank Man continues to remind us that courage is not measured by power or position. Sometimes courage is simply the willingness to stand alone for what you believe is right.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559498/tankman

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