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Hiragana Times August 2025

Hiragana Times August 2025 Issue

ひらがなタイムズ 2025年8月号

Explore the spirit of summer in Hiroshima through the gentle bloom of morning glories, the sacred rituals of sumo, and the memory of peace that continues to guide Japan.
平和と記憶、そして朝顔の花を通して広島に宿る夏のいぶきを感じ、日本古来の神事である相撲の精神を探究します。

Japan Explore

日本探究 & 再発見

The Spirit of Summer in Hiroshima

The Spirit of Summer in Hiroshima: Peace, Memory, and the Bloom of Morning Glories

Reflecting on the profound legacy of Hiroshima in August, guided by the serene beauty of morning glories that bloom amidst the summer heat.
8月の広島が持つ深い記憶と平和への祈り。夏の暑さの中で静かに咲く朝顔の美しさとともに、その精神を振り返ります。

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Asagao

Asagao: The Ibuki of August ーA Japanese seasonal tradition that blooms on summer mornings

The morning glory (asagao) has long been a symbol of the Japanese summer, greeting the early dawn with its vibrant yet fleeting colors.
日本の夏の風物詩として長く親しまれてきた朝顔。短い夏の朝を鮮やかに彩る、その儚くも力強い生命力に迫ります。

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Sumo

Sumo as a Sacred Ritual: The Divine Contest of Strength that Has Long Protected Japan's Land

Beyond being Japan's national sport, sumo remains a deeply sacred ritual honoring the deities and praying for the protection of the land.
単なる国技にとどまらず、神々に奉納され、大地を鎮める神聖な儀式として受け継がれてきた「相撲」の真実を紐解きます。

English 日本語

Japan Now

日本の今

News Review
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A Sumo Wrestler as Your Oshi!? Su-jo Bring New Energy to Japan's “National Sport”

推しは力士!?スー女が盛り上げる日本の「国技」

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New Expression & Buzzwords
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概念コーデ | Concept outfit

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リアコ | Real crush

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Close Up Japan
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Toward a World Without Nuclear Weapons – A U.S. Official's Appeal

「核なき世界」への願い――米高官、被爆地からの訴え

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Pros and Cons with Insight
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A New Burden: Pros and Cons of the 'Singles Tax'

新たな負担「独身税」への賛否

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Nihongo Do

日本語道

Voice Wave

Voice Wave | 言波

An exploration of how the Japanese language uniquely preserves emotional memory and sentiment compared to other global languages.
世界の言語のなかで、日本語がどのように特有の「情感」や感情の記憶を保存し、伝えているのかを考察します。

Word Leaves

Word Leaves | 言の葉

Explore the cultural significance of "Hazuki," the traditional name for August, a time for remembering ancestors during Obon as summer draws to a close.
お盆の灯りとともに先祖を想い、少しずつ秋の気配が近づく日本の8月、「葉月」が持つ季節の風情を紹介します。

Voice-Word Art

Voice-Word Art | 言技

Uncover the meaning behind the famous Japanese proverb warning against stepping willingly into danger, inspired by summer insects.
自ら進んで危険や災難に飛び込んでいく様子を、夏の虫の習性に例えた戒めの言葉「飛んで火に入る夏の虫」の知恵。

Japan Savvy

Japan Savvy | 日本通

Become a Kaidan Savvy! Discover why Japanese people have traditionally shared spooky ghost stories (Kaidan) to cool down during the hot summer months.
怪談通になる!夏の蒸し暑さを和らげるため、古くから日本人が親しんできた「怪談(幽霊話)」の文化的な背景を探ります。

Japan Maze

Japan Maze | 迷宮ニホン

Navigate the maze of daily interactions and cultural quirks in Japan through a fun, four-panel manga about the nuances of spending ten thousand yen.
1万円の買い物をテーマに、日本での日常のやり取りに潜む文化的な微妙な違いを4コマ漫画で楽しく解説します。

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