Fuji Subaru Line Japan
Fuji Subaru line is a paved main road that takes cars to large size buses up to Mount Fuji Station 5.
On the say station 5 was closed and had to stop at station 4.
Large Japanese Daruma - Zen Buddhist Bodhidarma Okimono
Description
This very large and heavy Japanese Daruma display statue (okimono) is less than 40 years old and in fair condition with no cracks though it does have many marks and scratches from handling and wears a darkened patina of age. The statue appears to be made of a resin substance though it is very heavy and requires a secure display setting. This Daruma figure was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. Please read below to learn about the history and legend of Daruma.
Size:
Height: 9.4 inches (24.0 centimeters)
Width (at base): 10.5 inches (27.0 centimeters)
Depth (at base): 6.6 inches (17.0 centimeters)
Weight: 14 pounds (6.4 kilograms)
More about Daruma
Life falls down seven times, yet gets up eight... This popular Japanese proverb is commonly associated with the Indian Buddhist sage Daruma. Daruma is the more familiar name of the historical Buddhist monk Bodhidarma, who lived sometime during the fifth or sixth century AD. Daruma is credited with the founding of the Zen sect of Buddhism, which he is reputed to have introduced into China during his travels there. Some of the legends surrounding this figure include tales that he achieved enlightenment or satori only after meditating in a cave for seven years without blinking or moving his eyes. Another story tells that his enlightenment occurred within a temple in China where he spent his seven years sitting in a room staring at a wall. Apparently at some point during his long meditation Daruma became so overcome with fatigue that he cut off his eyelids in anger and tossed them to the ground. These are reputed to have then sprouted into China's first green tea plants! It is said that Daruma's long meditation caused his arms and legs to wither and fall off, leaving him as an armless, legless and eyelidless (yet enlightened) Bodhidarma... The Japanese love this story and admire Daruma for his spirit and determination, and each new year many Japanese will buy a paper-mache Daruma tumbler doll in order to enlist its services in helping them persevere towards their own goals or achievements. The dolls are sold with unpainted eyes, allowing the new owner to paint in one eye to symbolize the start of a new goal or venture. The doll is then placed in a prominent place within the home or at work in order to remind the owner to keep after their aim. Japanese students especially utilize Daruma to motivate them with their studies; placing a one-eyed Daruma before them on their desk as motivation to work hard and make the grade. Only after the goal is achieved will the owner then paint in the second eye, symbolizing a realized goal. Daruma dolls which have completed their jobs as perseverance role models are normally then brought to a temple to be burned during special ceremonies set aside for this purpose. The last images below are various representations of Daruma found at a Zen temple near our home in Japan.
item code: R2S7-0005571
ship code: custom
Vintage Japan Work Apron - Traditional Cotton Maekake
Description
This unique style of apron is called maekake in Japan where it has long been popular with workmen engaged in physical labor. The apron is formed from thick cotton which hangs in front of the groin and legs and thus provides protection and helps keep the wearer's kimono or pants clean. Maekake are typically dyed a deep indigo blue and will often sport in bold white characters the name and trademark of the company where they were used. Maekake are worn by wrapping the long attached belt around the waist and tying at the front or back. Japanese maekake are excellent for a variety of uses and make especially unique and interesting cooking aprons.
About the Listed Item
This vintage Japanese maekake apron dates from the mid Showa period (1926-1989) and is in very good condition and ready for use. The large kanji character on the front of the apron reads marujo which is the name of a company which once made noodles. The fabric is frayed in places with some marks and stains.
Size:
Length (excluding tassels): 26.5 inches (68.0 centimeters)
Width (excluding belt straps): 17.9 inches (46.0 centimeters)
Weight: 7.7 ounces (220 grams)
item code:R1S4-0006003
category code:maekakemono
ship code: L165
Vintage Daruma Tumbler - Japan Zen Buddhist Bodhidarma
Description
Life falls down seven times, yet gets up eight... This popular Japanese proverb is commonly associated with the Indian Buddhist sage Daruma. Daruma is the more familiar name of the historical Buddhist monk Bodhidarma, who lived sometime during the fifth or sixth century AD. Daruma is credited with the founding of the Zen sect of Buddhism, which he is reputed to have introduced into China during his travels there. Some of the legends surrounding this figure include tales that he achieved enlightenment or satori only after meditating in a cave for seven years without blinking or moving his eyes. Another story tells that his enlightenment occurred within a temple in China where he spent his seven years sitting in a room staring at a wall. Apparently at some point during his long meditation Daruma became so overcome with fatigue that he tore off his eyelids in anger and tossed them to the ground. These are reputed to have then sprouted into China's first green tea plants! It is said that Daruma's long meditation caused his arms and legs to wither and fall off, leaving him as an armless, legless and eyelidless (yet enlightened) Bodhidarma... The Japanese love this story and admire Daruma for his spirit and determination, and each new year many Japanese will buy a paper-mache Daruma tumbler doll in order to enlist its services in helping them persevere towards their own goals. The dolls are sold with unpainted eyes, allowing the new owner to paint in one eye to symbolize the start of a new goal or venture. The doll is then placed in a prominent place within the home or at work in order to remind the owner to keep after their aim. Japanese students especially utilize Daruma to motivate them with their studies; placing a one-eyed Daruma before them on their desk to remind them to work hard and make the grade. Only after the goal is achieved will the owner then paint in the second eye, symbolizing a realized goal. Daruma dolls which have completed their jobs as perseverance role models are normally then brought to a temple to be burned during special ceremonies reserved for this purpose.
About the Listed Item
This vintage papier-mache Japanese Daruma figure dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. The statue is in poor to fair condition with no cracks though it does have many marks and scratches from handling and wears a darkened patina of age. There is some loose materials inside the figure which can be heard to move when the statue is tipped. Please read below to learn about the history and legend of Daruma.
Size:
Height: 4.7 inches (12.0 centimeters)
Weight: 2.5 ounces (72 grams)
item code: R3S4B4-0003310
ship code: G3
Documents, photos revealed on Japan's forced conscription of Korean laborers, local sex slaves
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Korea's archive agency has released thousands of documents and photos that show Koreans conscripted into forced labor during Japan's colonial rule.
And another set of documents shows just how brutal Japan's forced recruitment of sex slaves may have been.
Cha Sang-mi has more. Documents testifying to the brutality of Japanese colonial rule over Korea -- including conscription into forced labor and sexual slavery -- continue to come out.
On Sunday, the National Archives of Korea announced it's to reveal almost 6-thousand written and photographic records... showing the circumstances of conscription in Korea in the 1930s and 40s.
These 5-thousand documents and 1-thousand photos were contributed by a Korean Christian center in Japan,... initially collected and produced by Eidai Hayashi -- a Japanese journalist well known for his studies of Japan's wartime atrocities.
Among them are newspapers published at a Japanese coal mine from 1944 to 1945,... one of which records that of almost 2-thousand Koreans forced to work at the mine,... more than 11-hundred escaped, not being able to withstand the harsh treatment there.
Another paper describes a fire that killed 20 people... at a mine that use Korean conscripts.
Photos include those of the much-debated Hashima Island -- a symbol of Japan's industrialization... but also where hundreds of Koreans were forced to labor at undersea coal mines.
Meanwhile, a cultural research institute in Korea has disclosed documents from the late 1930s... that show police officers in Japan... were appalled by the recruitment of sex slaves from their own country, which they viewed as the kidnapping of women.
In one of the documents, a police official near Osaka reports to his superior that he investigated three men suspected of kidnapping women... by promising them food and money if they'll meet with soldiers.
The official also leaves the names of the three suspects.
But he later gets a reply saying that what he thought was kidnapping is a conscription policy... and that the military and embassy are involved.
If the so-called recruitment appeared unseemly to the Japanese police, many say it would have been far worse for the Korean women it targeted.
The Japanese government has often claimed... there's no evidence to prove that conscription and sexual slavery were forced upon Koreans.
But there are thousands upon thousands of records bearing witness to the reality of Japanese rule at the time, and more still coming out.
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.
Antique Buddhist Prayer Beads - Wooden Japanese
Description
Beautiful string of antique Buddhist mala prayer beads or shozoiki jyu-zu as they are called in Japanese. Prayer beads were first introduced into Japan along with Buddhism during the 6th century. The 1848 woodblock print image included below depicts the famous kabuki actor Okawa Hashizo as the priest Saigyo standing before Mt. Fuji with a string of prayer beads in his left hand. Japanese prayer beads are used to count devotions and are always carried by Buddhist priests and frequently by lay Buddhists at weddings, funerals and other ceremonial occasions. Japanese tea houses may also sometimes have a string of prayer beads hanging from the wall as a sign of reverence. Many Japanese prayer beads are sanctified by being blessed by a priest over a cloud of incense.
About the Listed Item
This very long antique strand of Buddhist prayer beads dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) and includes 112 beads total; including one large guru bead with an attached tassel. The darker beads are all made of wood however the three white-colored markers beads may be shell or stone. The entire piece is in good condition though there are a few beads which are chipped and all of the beads wear a darkened patina of age. The tassel which is connected to the guru bead is also somewhat frayed and worn. Please read below to learn more about the history and function of Buddhist prayer beads.
Size:
Length (approximate): 44 inches (114 centimeters)
Weight: 3.8 ounces (109 grams)
More about Buddhist Prayer Beads
Buddhist prayer beads also known as mala are similar in form and function to worry beads associated with many religions. Mala are thought to have originated in India around 500 BC as a counting aid for religious pupils who were required to repeat their prayers a specific number of times but who were unable to count. Mala are used such that one prayer or mantra is recited for each bead. The counting starts with the guru bead (bead with tassel) which is thought to represent the Buddha and proceeds all the way around the string. When the guru bead is again encountered the counting may then continue in the opposite direction. The bead count is commonly interrupted in only two places (besides the guru bead) indicated by slightly smaller beads which are thought to represent mid-level Buddhas and humans on the verge of enlightenment. Mala, like worry beads the world over, are commonly carried by religious clergy and devoted believers. The beads are thought to help individuals seeking spiritual focus and are often cited as a source of comfort and peace by those who use them regularly.
item code: R1S5-0003396
ship code: L1650
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Most Surreal National Park ★ ONLY in JAPAN #53
There are some places in this world we have to visit before we die. Places that are so unbelievably beautiful that we need to see it with our own eyes to believe it. This Japanese National Park in Hitachi is one of those places. Between April 15 to May 10, it becomes a place where the ground meets the sky – the Nemophilia flowers, also known as Baby Blue Eyes, bloom making a fantastic landscape that can't be compared to anything else on earth.
Hitachi Seaside Park (国営ひたち海浜公園) is also an amusement park. In fact, there are 7 different areas to explore inside the park, all for a reasonable entry cost of 410 yen for adults, 80 yen for kids.
Entry Ticket
Adults 410 yen (Season Pass 4100 yen)
Children 80 yen
Senior Citizen 210 yen
Operation hours:
9:30am to 5:00pm (Summer)
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Address:
605 Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture
Telephone:
029-265-9001
Google Map:
How to get there:
BY TRAIN
From Tokyo, take the JOBAN LINE from Ueno Station to KATSUTA STATION (勝田駅).
There are express trains leaving twice an hour.
70 Minutes (express) approx. 3820 yen / local train 2110 yen
At KATSUTA STATION to the Park:
1) There is a local bus leaving every 15 minutes for 200 yen
2) A taxi will take 10 minutes and cost about 2000 yen.
3) You can also take Hitachinaka Seaside Railway to Ajigaura Station then walk 20 minutes.
The JR RAIL PASS is valid on all express trains this way.
For reserved seating, make a reservation in advance at the ticket office.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima | Japan Travel Guide
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum ( 広島平和記念資料館 )
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A museum with a collection of materials related to the damage and suffering caused by the atomic bomb including belongings of the victims and evidences from the moment immediately after the bombing. These valuable items tell the story of the atomic bomb experiences compellingly to people of generations with no war experience.
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Peace Boulevard
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Kamiyacho and Hatchobori
Hiroshima Gogoku Shrine
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
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5. Akita Kamihinokinai Paper Balloon Festival
6. Akita Nyutou Onsen
7. Akita Tazawako Ski Resort
8. Yamagata Yamadera
9. Yamagata Zao Snow Monsters
10. Yamagata Ginzan Onsen
11. Miyagi Fox Village
12. Fukushima All you can eat ramen
13. Fukushima Ouchi Juku
14. Fukushima Spa Resort Hawaiians
15. Tochigi Nikko
16. Tochigi Strawberry Picking
17. Tochigi Tobu World Square
18. Gunma Kusatsu Onsen
19. Gunma Safari Park
20. Ibaraki Koga Park
21. Ibaraki Wan Wan Land
22. Ibaraki Hitachi Seaside Park
23. Chiba Mother Farm
24. Kanagawa Yunessun
25. Niigata Sake Vending Machines
26. Ishikawa Japanese Sweet Making Class
27. Ishikawa Kenrokuen
28. Toyama Gokayama
29. Toyama Glass Making Studio
30. Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park
31. Nagano Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
32. Nagano Zenkoji Temple
33. Fukui Tojinbo Cliffs
34. Gifu Fake Food
35. Gifu Shirakawa-go
36. Yamanashi Lake Kawaguchi
37. Yamanashi Mount Tenjo
38. Yamanashi Shosen Valley
39. Yamanashi Wine Tasting
40. Yamanashi FujiQ Highlands
41. Aichi Little World Museum
42. Shizuoka Hamamatsu Flower Park
43. Shizuoka Izu Peninsula
44. Shizuoka Nukumori Forest
45. Shizuoka Obuchi Sasaba
46. Hyogo Mount Rokko
47. Shiga Koga Ninja Village
48. Nara Deer Park
49. Nara Kasuga Grand Shrine
50. Nara Todaiji
51. Mie Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunkamura
52. Mie Ise Grand Shrine
53. Mie Oharaimachi
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55. Wakayama Hashi Gui Iwa
56. Wakayama Nachi Falls
57. Wakayama Seigantoji Temple
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59. Tottori Detective Conan Town
60. Tottori Misasa Onsen
61. Tottori Mochi Shabu Shabu
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64. Shimane Adachi Museum of Art
65. Shimane Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
66. Shimane Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
67. Shimane Matsue Castle
68. Shimane Matsue Vogel Park
69. Okayama Jeans Street
70. Okayama Kurashiki
71. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
72. Hiroshima Miyajima
73. Hiroshima Momiji Manju
74. Hiroshima Itsukushima Shrine
75. Hiroshima Okunoshima Island
76. Yamaguchi Akiyoshi-do Cave
77. Yamaguchi Motonosumi Inari Shrine
78. Yamaguchi Tsunoshima Ohashi
79. Yamaguchi Karato Market
80. Yamaguchi Kintai Bridge
81. Yamaguchi Yanai
82. Ehime Dogo Onsen
83. Tokushima Iya Valley
84. Kochi Hirome Markets
85. Fukuoka Food Stalls (Yatai)
86. Saga Nanatsugama Caves
87. Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch
88. Nagasaki Peace park
89. Kumamoto Mount Aso
90. Kumamoto Nabegataki Falls
91. Oita Beppu Onsen
92. Oita Jigoku Meguri (Hells of Beppu)
93. Oita Kiki's Bakery
94. Miyazaki Kunimigaoka
95. Miyazaki Amano Iwato Shrine
96. Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge
97. Kagoshima Yakushima Island
98. Okinawa Manza Beach
99. Okinawa Kerama Islands
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Vintage Ceramic Japan Bell - Shinto Inari Kitsune Suzu
Description
Inari is the name of the Japanese Shinto (native religion of Japan) god who watches over and protects the rice harvest. As rice has long been the staple food of the Japanese, this god is obviously very important, and shrines to Inari are reported to number more than 20,000 in Japan. Inari's messenger is the magical, shape-shifting fox or kitsune as it is called in Japanese. Images of foxes are commonly seen flanking Inari in paintings of this god, as well as guarding the entrance to Inari shrines. Inari messenger foxes are said to possess the ability to hear and see all human activities as well as to transform into human form (usually a bewitching woman). Inari fox messengers are said to grow in power as they age and will only gain a tail (a symbol of power) after reaching the ripe old age of 100. Fox messengers are most powerful after they have lived for 1000 years at which point they may have a total of nine tails, grey or white fur and will have attained the power of infinite vision. Fox lore is common in Asia, though it is normally thought to have originated in India. Some Asian cultures view the fox as a strictly malevolent creature, though it Japan it is just as often portrayed as a powerful, yet kind creature with a genuine interest in the welfare of humans.
About the Listed Item
Vintage ceramic Japanese bell with attached rope cord. This bell takes the shape of the face of a Japanese Shinto shrine Inari fox (kitsune) and is in fair condition with no cracks or large chips though it does have many marks, scratches and some discoloration from handling and age. This lovely little bell is less than 40 years old and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Size:
Height: 3.3 inches (8.5 centimeters)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)
item code: R2S5-0003235
ship code: L1650
Large Solid Wood Japanese Daruma Kokeshi Figure 達磨
Description
Large solid wood and hand-painted kokeshi-style Daruma figure. The figure is in very good condition with no chips or cracks though it does have some marks and scratches from handling and past display. This Daruma figure is less than 40 years old and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. Please read below to learn about the history and legend of Daruma.
Size:
Height: 10.1 inches (26.0 centimeters)
Weight: 56 ounces (1600 grams)
More about Daruma
Life falls down seven times, yet gets up eight... This popular Japanese proverb is commonly associated with the Indian Buddhist sage Daruma. Daruma is the more familiar name of the historical Buddhist monk Bodhidarma, who lived sometime during the fifth or sixth century AD. Daruma is credited with the founding of the Zen sect of Buddhism, which he is reputed to have introduced into China during his travels there. Some of the legends surrounding this figure include tales that he achieved enlightenment or satori only after meditating in a cave for seven years without blinking or moving his eyes. Another story tells that his enlightenment occurred within a temple in China where he spent his seven years sitting in a room staring at a wall. Apparently at some point during his long meditation Daruma became so overcome with fatigue that he cut off his eyelids in anger and tossed them to the ground. These are reputed to have then sprouted into China's first green tea plants! It is said that Daruma's long meditation caused his arms and legs to wither and fall off, leaving him as an armless, legless and eyelidless (yet enlightened) Bodhidarma... The Japanese love this story and admire Daruma for his spirit and determination, and each new year many Japanese will buy a paper-mache Daruma tumbler doll in order to enlist its services in helping them persevere towards their own goals or achievements. The dolls are sold with unpainted eyes, allowing the new owner to paint in one eye to symbolize the start of a new goal or venture. The doll is then placed in a prominent place within the home or at work in order to remind the owner to keep after their aim. Japanese students especially utilize Daruma to motivate them with their studies; placing a one-eyed Daruma before them on their desk as motivation to work hard and make the grade. Only after the goal is achieved will the owner then paint in the second eye, symbolizing a realized goal. Daruma dolls which have completed their jobs as perseverance role models are normally then brought to a temple to be burned during special ceremonies set aside for this purpose. The last images below are various representations of Daruma found at a Zen temple near our home in Japan.
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One of the best way to experience Toyama prefecture's abundance of nature and breathtaking sightseeing spots is to go on self-guided cycling tours. In this video we will introduce 5 cycling routes that bring one closer to nature as well as explore small towns off the typical tourist route.
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Antique Daruma Buddhist Figure Japanese Zen Bodhidarma
Description
Small, antique Japanese ceramic Daruma statue in good condition with some marks and scratches from handling and a darkened patina of age. The statue has some small pieces of metal sticking out of the top of the head which cause us to wonder if it may have once included a loop on the top of the head. This Daruma figure dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. Please read below to learn about the history and legend of Daruma.
Size:
Height: 2.0 inches (5.0 centimeters)
Weight: 1.3 ounces (38 grams)
Important note:
Images of the Daruma items which we list are often uploaded to our Daruma Blog which is an on-line gallery of unique and interesting Daruma items. The purpose of this blog is strictly to share images of some of the wonderful Daruma we encounter in the course of our work, and to provide a digital archive to preserve these images into the future. If you purchase a Daruma item from us and do not want a digital copy of your Daruma displayed in the photo blog or archive then please simply send us an email indicating your preference and we will promptly remove the item images.
More about Daruma
Life falls down seven times, yet gets up eight... This popular Japanese proverb is commonly associated with the Indian Buddhist sage Daruma. Daruma is the more familiar name of the historical Buddhist monk Bodhidarma, who lived sometime during the fifth or sixth century AD. Daruma is credited with the founding of the Zen sect of Buddhism, which he is reputed to have introduced into China during his travels there. Some of the legends surrounding this figure include tales that he achieved enlightenment or satori only after meditating in a cave for seven years without blinking or moving his eyes. Another story tells that his enlightenment occurred within a temple in China where he spent his seven years sitting in a room staring at a wall. Apparently at some point during his long meditation Daruma became so overcome with fatigue that he cut off his eyelids in anger and tossed them to the ground. These are reputed to have then sprouted into China's first green tea plants! It is said that Daruma's long meditation caused his arms and legs to wither and fall off, leaving him as an armless, legless and eyelidless (yet enlightened) Bodhidarma... The Japanese love this story and admire Daruma for his spirit and determination, and each new year many Japanese will buy a paper-mache Daruma tumbler doll in order to enlist its services in helping them persevere towards their own goals or achievements. The dolls are sold with unpainted eyes, allowing the new owner to paint in one eye to symbolize the start of a new goal or venture. The doll is then placed in a prominent place within the home or at work in order to remind the owner to keep after their aim. Japanese students especially utilize Daruma to motivate them with their studies; placing a one-eyed Daruma before them on their desk as motivation to work hard and make the grade. Only after the goal is achieved will the owner then paint in the second eye, symbolizing a realized goal. Daruma dolls which have completed their jobs as perseverance role models are normally then brought to a temple to be burned during special ceremonies set aside for this purpose. The last images below are various representations of Daruma found at a Zen temple near our home in Japan.
item code: R2S5-0004274
ship code: L1650
Daruma Buddhist Porcelain Statue Japan Zen Bodhidarma
Description
Antique Japanese porcelain statue depicting the Daruma who is regarded as the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. The statue is in good condition with no chips or cracks though there are marks and scratches from handling and the statue wears a darkened patina of age. This Daruma figure dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji. Please read below to learn about the history and legend of Daruma.
Size:
Height: 5.3 inches (13.7 centimeters)
Weight: 3.6 ounces (103 grams)
Important note:
Images of the Daruma items which we list are often uploaded to our Daruma Blog which is an on-line gallery of unique and interesting Daruma items. The purpose of this blog is strictly to share images of some of the wonderful Daruma we encounter in the course of our work, and to provide a digital archive to preserve these images into the future. If you purchase a Daruma item from us and do not want a digital copy of your Daruma displayed in the photo blog or archive then please simply send us an email indicating your preference and we will promptly remove the item images.
More about Daruma
Life falls down seven times, yet gets up eight... This popular Japanese proverb is commonly associated with the Indian Buddhist sage Daruma. Daruma is the more familiar name of the historical Buddhist monk Bodhidarma, who lived sometime during the fifth or sixth century AD. Daruma is credited with the founding of the Zen sect of Buddhism, which he is reputed to have introduced into China during his travels there. Some of the legends surrounding this figure include tales that he achieved enlightenment or satori only after meditating in a cave for seven years without blinking or moving his eyes. Another story tells that his enlightenment occurred within a temple in China where he spent his seven years sitting in a room staring at a wall. Apparently at some point during his long meditation Daruma became so overcome with fatigue that he cut off his eyelids in anger and tossed them to the ground. These are reputed to have then sprouted into China's first green tea plants! It is said that Daruma's long meditation caused his arms and legs to wither and fall off, leaving him as an armless, legless and eyelidless (yet enlightened) Bodhidarma... The Japanese love this story and admire Daruma for his spirit and determination, and each new year many Japanese will buy a paper-mache Daruma tumbler doll in order to enlist its services in helping them persevere towards their own goals or achievements. The dolls are sold with unpainted eyes, allowing the new owner to paint in one eye to symbolize the start of a new goal or venture. The doll is then placed in a prominent place within the home or at work in order to remind the owner to keep after their aim. Japanese students especially utilize Daruma to motivate them with their studies; placing a one-eyed Daruma before them on their desk as motivation to work hard and make the grade. Only after the goal is achieved will the owner then paint in the second eye, symbolizing a realized goal. Daruma dolls which have completed their jobs as perseverance role models are normally then brought to a temple to be burned during special ceremonies set aside for this purpose. The last images below are various representations of Daruma found at a Zen temple near our home in Japan.
item code: R1S5-0004469
ship code: L1650
Japanese Bonsai Ceramic Pot - Miniature Tree Container
Description
Bonsai is the art of growing trees and shrubs in containers and controlling growth and form through careful pruning in order to create natural looking adult plants in miniature. Originating in China where it is called pinyin, this art form eventually spread to Korea where it is known as bunjae, and finally to Japan in the Heian period (794-1185 AD) where it was adopted as an important form of expression and took on many characteristics of Japanese culture. Bonsai means simply potted plant in Japanese yet the apparent simplicity of this name and art is a reflection of the Japanese aesthetic which appreciates unadorned images of nature in which the hand of man is absent or barely visible. Japanese bonsai artists will typically grow their plants outdoors, bringing suitable plants inside for display in order to complement and reflect the current season.
About the Listed Item
The high quality bonsai ceramic pot offered here is in fine condition with only a small hairline crack and one chip at the lip. This small (please see size information below) glazed pot is less than 40 years old and was acquired in the historic city of Shizuoka, Japan near the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Size:
Height: 1.4 inches (3.5 centimeters)
Length: 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters)
Width: 2.7 inches (7.0 centimeters)
Weight: 4.2 ounces (119 grams)
item code: R1S3-0002547
category code: (bonsaimono) (niwamono) (niwabasami)
ship code: L1650
Japanese Obon Festival at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Bonsai, martial arts, Ikebana, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food and other aspects of Japanese culture will take center stage at the 19th annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival, a family-friendly event, reminiscent of Japan’s annual Obon holiday.
Gates and exhibits open at 3pm
The day will culminate at dusk with the main event—the lantern lighting. Stone lanterns as well as hundreds of floating paper lanterns throughout the Japanese Garden pond and the Frog Pond will create a vision of peacefulness and harmony.
Admission is $5 per person. Admission for children ages 3-12 and Seniors 65 and over is $3, and those 2 and under are free.