June 30, 2026
Though overgrown With a dense thicket Of briers and brambles, A path needing tread upon is One that must be followed. — Empress Shōken (昭憲皇太后) In […]
June 23, 2026
高山のかげをうつしてゆく水の ひきにつくを心ともがな While still reflecting The image of lofty mountainsWater in streams strivesTo seek humbler levelsAs should these hearts of ours.— Empress Shōken (昭憲皇太后) Did you […]
May 11, 2026
高山のかげをうつしてゆく水の ひきにつくを心ともがな While still reflecting The image of lofty mountains Water in streams Strives to seek humbler levels As should these hearts of ours. — Empress […]
April 24, 2026
Although some are slowStill we will never fail To reach our goal If we hold within our hearts Those thoughts of sincerity. – Emperor Meiji 時遅きたがひはあれどつらぬかぬ […]
February 23, 2026
Though overgrown With a dense thicket Of briers and brambles, A path needing tread upon is One that must be followed. — Empress Shōken (昭憲皇太后) In […]
February 22, 2026
Recently, I encountered discussions online stating that Mikao Usui included Emperor Meiji’s waka (Japanese poetry) in his teachings as political protection, to prove his practice was […]