Japanese Arts

Furoshiki — a gift wrapping style practiced since the Edo Period n Japan.

Origami — an ancient Japanese art of folding paper. It is derived from two Japanese words, Ori (folded) and Kami (paper). 

Kanji — japanese system of writing. Kanji are like letters in the alphabet while Hiragana & Katagana are like words in the alphabet. 

HIbiscus — is a welcoming red flower that symbolizes love and passion.

Bento — a japanese lunch box packed with meals arranged in an artistic way.

HIBISCUS

KANJI

*** foundations of the universe ***
nichi = sun day
getsu = Moon day
ka = fire
sui = water
moku = plants
kin = metals
do = soil

Mnemonics 1 to 10:
1 Itchy
2 Knee
3 Sun
4 Shine
5 Go
6 Roku
7 She
8 Hatch
9 Cute
10 Jew

SUKIYAKI BENTO