“Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” – Proverbs 25:25 More and more, I have come to understand the great truth of such words. Both in our own lands, as well as those far away, we may oft be more aware of the woes and troubles besetContinue reading “America & Japan: A Reflection of Thanksgiving”
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Heroes From History: Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese samurai who lived between the years of 1584-1645. He was originally known as Miyamoto Masana, but later changed his name. Musashi was also known by the name Niten, which was his artistic name he attributed to his later paintings and sculptures. Musashi is famous for having partaken in at leastContinue reading “Heroes From History: Miyamoto Musashi”
Warriors and Artists: Poetry of the Samurai
I am sure many, if not all of us have heard stories of the famous Japanese samurai. This class of renowned warriors was prominent for nearly a thousand years in Japan’s history. The first samurai were said to have emerged in the 1100’s and continued to exist up until 1835. They often served at theContinue reading “Warriors and Artists: Poetry of the Samurai”
The Pensive Warrior 