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A Love Letter Named the Moon: From The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter to Soseki, and toward Tsukiyomi-no-miya
Image Credit: NASA (Lunar surface images sourced from the NASA public archive) January 3, 2026. Shortly after the dawn of the new year, a full moon known as the "Wolf Moon" rose in the sky. This pure light must have illuminated the night for everyone, no matter where in the world they were standing at that very moment. Bathed in the glow of this full moon, we have taken a new step forward. Today, I would like to talk about the "emotional distance"—beautiful and subtle—that J
Chizuru Noma
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2026: The Year of the Horse — Galloping into the Light
A traditional greeting for the Japanese Year of the Horse. May 2026 bring you boundless energy and good fortune. The curtain has risen on 2026. Just last week, we completed our rituals of "purification," clearing our minds and spaces to prepare for what lies ahead. Now, breaking the crisp winter silence, comes a powerful, rhythmic beat—the heartbeat of the Horse . Among the twelve zodiac signs, the Horse is the one that most vibrantly embodies vitality, momentum, and freedom.
Chizuru Noma
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