Jiro Shirasu and Masako Shirasu - Life in Buaisou 1)Jiro Shirasu (1902-1985) acquired British manners and education and dedicated his life to restoring Japan after the Second World War with the principles of his philosophy. From an early a…

New Words for Old Things: Why We Invent New Terms For a time in 2022, "quiet quitting" was everywhere — the phrase, at least. It means employees doing the minimum work they have to in order to keep their jobs, and after it was coined, the …

An image from the movie "The Boy and the Heron." (Studio Ghibli) Review: 'The Boy and the Heron' is Hayao Miyazaki at his most beautifully elegiac 1)The last moment in "The Boy and the Heron" is the simplest, loveliest, most quietly shatte…

Step inside the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | Tate 1)To get to the Barbara Hepworth Museum, you must go through small coupled streets, characteristic of the town centre. When you enter the Barbara Hepworth Museum, you have…

The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What? //Synopsis// In 2022, nearly half of Americans expected a civil war in the next few years; one in five now believes political violence is justified. And it is not just in the US but around the wo…

Thoughts on "The River Runs Through It" now. "River Runs Through It," a 1992 American film starring Brad Pitt and directed by Robert Redford, adapts Norman MacLean's novel. Set in the early 20th century, it explores the lives of two brothe…

Disney version of Beauty and the Beast synopsis - from Wikipedia (1991) //Summary - Level-C2// In Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," a selfish prince is cursed to become a beast. Belle, a kind girl, befriends him. Despite adversity, they fal…

Synopsis of "La Belle and La Bête" based on "Beauty and the Beast" //Summary - Level-C2// In "La Belle and La Bête," Belle's father, facing peril, unwittingly angers a fearsome Beast by plucking a rose. To save him, Belle sacrifices hersel…

Summary of the "Before" film series! Which one is your favourite? Here is the synopsis of all three works //Summary - Level-C2// The "Before" film series, directed by Richard Linklater, follows the evolving romance of Jesse and Céline over…

We are introducing enzyme-rich foods. Please include them in your diet for a healthy diet. 1)Many foods around us contain enzymes. Enzymes are substances involved in various chemical reactions, such as digestion and metabolism, and consumi…

What is the law of workers who forgive lazy people? //Summary - Level-C2// The Worker Ant Law, a 2:6:2 rule, posits that in ant colonies and human societies, 20% are hard workers, 60% are average, and 20% are non-workers. Research at Hokka…

How Does Industry 4.0 Differ From The Previous Generation? //Summary - Level-C2// Industry 4.0 represents the latest phase in global manufacturing evolution, distinguishing itself from its predecessors by integrating digital and physical r…

The secrets of Botticelli's drawings //Summary - Level-C2// Botticelli, renowned for mythological masterpieces, remains enigmatic due to limited writings about his creative process. Curator Furio Rinaldi sheds light on Botticelli's drawing…

Coventry Cathedral, England, which was destroyed by bombing by the Luftwaffe during World War II, was the inspiration for composing the War Requiem. Only the walls remain and are currently in storage. Coventry city centre on November 14, 1…

Krystian Zimerman on his recording "Szymanowski: Piano Works" Krystian Zimerman on his recording "Szymanowski: Piano Works" 1)This recording was a dream I had in 1972 when I first heard the piece. I started to work on the pieces and won co…

Revival! Stanislav Bunin(1966-) A)Broadcast on NHK BS on 21 October 2022"Still, I play the piano ~ Beyond the 9-year gap of the genius pianist Bunin ~."I belatedly watched the recording. Bunin is a genius pianist who won the Chopin Interna…

What is "Q*", which has suddenly appeared in the OpenAI-Altman controversy? //Summary - Level-C2// The sudden firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are linked to a top-secret AI program called Q* (Q Star), causing internal conflict …

"Gattaca"(Film:1997) Destiny transcends genes. A masterpiece of science fiction filled with sadness //Summary -Level-C2// "Gattaca" (1997) defies genetic determinism in a near-future society. Vincent, deemed genetically inferior, pursues h…

Japanese Company Makes Randoseru for Dogs Dogs have lived among humans for thousands of years, and it seems that the more time passes, the more they're becoming like us. These days, you can take your pet to restaurants or hotels designed f…

RESPECTED HISTORICAL FIGURES WHO WERE TERRIBLE PEOPLE - Charlie Chaplin 1)Politicians, scientists, actors, authors: some of the most respected and acclaimed people in human history were also, it turns out, total jerks. So, which of your id…

The War of the Currents: AC vs. DC Power //Summary - Level-C2// In the late 1880s, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla engaged in the War of the Currents, a battle between Edison's direct current (DC) and Tesla's alternating current (AC). Ediso…

Canada's favourite artist, Maud Lewis (1903-70) 1)This work is by Maud Lewis, who is said to be Canada's favourite artist.The works are very colourful and full of lovely atmosphere. She is a well-known person in Canada, and the postcards s…

It is said that "art has no borders", but what happens when "artists" work across borders? //Summary - Level-C2// The text explores the impact of artists working across borders, challenging the notion of "borderless" art. It discusses the …

Number Neurons: The Brain's Math Wonders Over 150 years ago, economist and philosopher William Stanley Jevons noticed something intriguing about the number four. He wanted to look at how the brain perceives numbers, so he would throw a han…

Early Birds of History: Morning Habits Revealed Do you have a morning routine? How we start our morning affects the rest of the day. People have used morning routines for productivity and focus throughout history. Let us look at the mornin…

What is the word "Metro" in Tokyo Metro? How is it different from Subway? What is the word "Metro" in Tokyo Metro? How is it different from Subway?https://blog.enjo.life/english-underground-subway-metro/ 1)Japanese subways with metro names…

Christian Zimerman Piano Recital You can see the song description! 1)Below, you can see the explanation of Krystian Zimerman's piano recital in Japan 2023, including Szymanowski's "Variations on a Theme of Polish Folk Songs Op.10", which i…

Introduction to the meaning and English of "When you look into the abyss, the abyss looks into you". 1)Many people may find the phrase "When you look into the abyss, the abyss looks into you" to be philosophical and challenging to understa…

No. 1058 "Life Full of Heaven and Earth" 2023/11/30 1)I was giving a lecture on Mumonkan, and I was learning the koan of the Eighth Rule of Kanzhongzosha.This question was put to monks in training by Yoshika Tsukian. The person named Gekia…

Henry Kissinger, dominant US diplomat of the Cold War era, dies at the age of 100 1)WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Henry Kissinger, the most potent US diplomat of the Cold War era, helped Washington open up to China, forge arms control agr…