Book Review | The Zen Life | Text By Koji Sato | Photographs By Sosei Kuzunishi | Translated By Ryojun Victoria
It has been long time since I have read this book. This is another old book I found covered with dust, behind one of the wood…
The Scarecrow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by Bukkoku Kokushi (1241-1316) Though not consciously trying to guard the rice fields from…
Chemical Plants Of Kawasaki, Japan
Fine Art Photographer Peter Stewart is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Chain Reaction Series’. To see Peter’s body of…
Bright Night Lights | Asia
Photographer Teemu Jarvinen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Teemu’s body of work, click on any image. …
The Beauty Of Impermanence In A Fruit Box & A Japanese Card Game
Photographer Shinya Masada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘HANAFUDA SHOUZOKU’. To see Shinya’s body of work,…
Cookbook Review | Japanese Cooking By Emi Kazuko
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Japan is a highly technological country that holds…
Rise Of Nationalism
Nibbling On Asian History And Philosophy Series Source: Opening The Hand Of Thought | Foundations Of Zen Buddhist Practice By Kosho Uchiyama “During the…
Harmony vs. Disarray
Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy Series: Source: Who Is Dogen Zenji? Illumination From Our Feet Arranging our shoes neatly, we bring…
Start of a New Series! Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy
I first read this poem over thirty-five years ago, relating to impermanence, in a university Asia history class textbook. The poem was composed by Takijirō Ōnishi.…
Following In The Footsteps Of Ancient Love
Graphic Designer and Photographer Michiko Chiyoda is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the multimedia project ‘Oshichi’. To see Michiko’s…
Destruction & Regeneration | Controlled Mountain Fire | Japan
Photographer Arito Nishiki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Nagino’ project. To see Arito’s body of work, click…
Walking Along The Seashore Without My Mother
Graphic Designer and Photographer Michiko Chiyoda is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Starting a New Journey’ project. To…
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Lighting candles Lava Lamp Black Light Plugged into electrical outlet Room Silent Except Sound of turntable Playing worn vinyl record Titled Japanese Masterpieces For The Koto *…
Music | Tokyo Joe By Bertie Higgins
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this 45 RPM Single Vinyl Disk…
Observing The Impermanent Beauty Of Daily Life Scenes | Japan
Photographer Damien Drew is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his book/project ‘Wabi-Sabi’. To see Damien’s body of work click…
Music | Blue Spirit Blues By Maki Asakawa | TOP SHELF Japanese Blues (1972)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this CD see Amazon.com below:…
Music | Natachi Ni Nareba By Yoshiku Sai (1975)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this CD see Amazon.com below:…
Life Around A Radioactive Environment | Fukushima, Japan
Photographer Brian Driscoll is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Life Within 90km’. To see Brian’s projects…
Hashima, Japan | From Densely Populated To Desolation | Coal Mining Story
Photographer Sébastien Tixier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project Hashima. To see Sébastien’s body of work click…
Tokyo | DARK
Photographer Thibaut Goarant is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From project Nocturnus. To see Thibaut’s body of work click on…
“…pregnant woman. Her remains was only skeleton, and I saw a baby skeleton inside her.” | What Happened When The Bombs Went Off? | Hiroshima & Nagasaki | War Stories
Photographer Keiko Hiromi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Hibakusha’. To see Keiko’s body of work…
Daily Life | Japan
Photographer Andreas Kremer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. From his series ‘People – Japanese’. To see Andreas’ body…
Music | Everybody Anyone By Itsuroh Shimoda With Background Vocals By Vicki Sue Robinson (1973)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this CD see Amazon.com below:…
Music | Nippon Girls: Japanese, Pop, Beat & Bossa Nova 1966-1970 CD By Various Artists
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this CD see Amazon.com below:…
Book Review | Zen In The Art Of Archery By Eugen Herrigel
Dedication! Dedication! Dedication! During the 1920’s, Eugen Herrigel, a German professor of philosophy, dedicated six years learning archery in Tokyo, Japan. He studied Kyudo (the art…
Music | Sanatorium By Doji Morita (1982)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase the CD titled Nocturne see…
Music | Haru | From The Album Mikko By Yoshiko Sai (1976)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Grace & Presence | Geiko & Maiko | Kyoto, Japan
Travel and Cultural Photographer Robert van Koesveld is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘Geiko & Maiko of…
Female Stereotypes | Out Of The Darkness
Artist Mayumi Lake is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this fine art/portrait photography. From her project ‘Æther’. To see Mayumi’s body of work…
A Buddhist Ceremony To Say Goodbye | Nikko, Japan
Photographer Jasmin Gendron is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Last Goodbye‘. To see Jasmin’s projects click on…
Faces Of Japan
Photographer Alexander Macfarlane is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From his series ‘Japan‘. To see Alexander’s body of work click on any image. …
Music-Big In Japan Performed By Ane Brun
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Big In…
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Winter in Kyoto Cheap tiny room Kerosene space heater Squat toilet Large rice cooker Soy sauce Pickled ginger Bottles of Sapporo Draft Extra thick warm comforters…
“Go to the village hidden in deep snow…” Zaido-A Surviving Ritual In A Dream Place
Photographer Yukari Chikura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Zaido‘. To see Yukari’s gallery click on…
“…my mother died. I was with her. She is with me”
Photographer Masaru Goto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Shi Ki‘. To see Masaru’s body of work…
Fresh Fish – Tokyo
Photographer David Hicks @ Hixposure is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this food photo essay. From his project ‘Sashimi‘. To see David’s body…
Accustomed To Devastation & Rooted By Old Religious Tradition – The Japanese Resilience In Minamisoma
Photographer Uma Kinoshita is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Prayer in Stricken Land‘. To see Uma’s…
Daily Life In Japan
Documentary and Street Photographer Raffaele Tuzio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. These photographs are from his “Japanese Chapters‘.…
Life In The Big Cities
Urban Photographer Jurgen Burgin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Jurgen’s body of work click on any…
Book Review-The Little Zen Companion By David Schiller
If you love to read quotes, the The Little Zen Companion is an excellent book to have in your library. The book is tiny, but thick.…
Music-Moon On the Water-Shakuhachi Flute 2 CD Set By Stan Richardson
This 2 CD set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen to the first track on CD #1 Kumoi Jishi on…
Music-The Chairman’s Waltz From Soundtrack Memoirs Of A Geisha By John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
A Japanese Legend Of Love & My Parents’ Divorce
Photographer Yoshikatsu Fujii is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Red String‘. To see Yoshikatsu’s body of work…
Music-The Hunted Ending Theme From Soundtrack The Hunted By Kodo
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Traditional Japanese drums! Music Director: Motfumi Yamaguchi To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. …
The Vibrancy In Small Bars: Japan’s Izakayas
Travel & Documentary Photographer Lee Starnes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Izakayas Of…
Tokyo – Street Photography
Street Photographer and Leica Ambassador Eolo Perfido @ Walking Photographer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. These images are from his…
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Sushi Bar Ginza, Tokyo Sitting next to me The Japanese Gastroenterologist said “I could make much more money working in America, but cannot take the…
Music-Smoke On The Water Live 1972 Japan By Deep Purple
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Turn up the volume for this outstanding live performance. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To…
Music-Sakura, Sakura From CBS Masterworks-The Japanese Album
This traditional Japanese music track was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Jean-Pierre Rampal, Flute Shinichi Yuize, First Kodo Utae Uno, Second Koto Yasuko Nakashima,…
“Escaping From Management” & The Tokyo Style of Homelessness
Documentary Photographer Adam Isfendiyar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Ibasho Ga Nai – Homeless In Tokyo‘. To…
Music – Urami Bushi By Meiko Kaji – Kill Bill Vol.2 Movie Soundtrack
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. The digital download of Urami Bushi from…
Japan’s Independent Elderly & Their Dying Communities
Photographer Motonori Shimizu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Marginal Lives‘. To see Motonori’s gallery…
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan
Photographer Philip LePage is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Philip’s projects click on any photograph. …
Music – Sukiyaki (Ue O Muite Arukou) Performed by Kyu Sakamoto
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Sukiyaki is a sad Japanese language whistling tune that at the same time sounds delightful.…
Tokyo’s Dominatrixes – Before Showtime
Photographer Nathalie Daoust is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Tokyo Hotel Story‘. To…
Retracing One’s Last Step In Japan’s Suicide Forest
Photographer Taro Karibe is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘i-shi: Suicide Forest‘. To see Taro’s body of work click…
Fashion In Tokyo’s Underground Night Scene
Photographer Yoichi Nagata is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From book/project ‘Star Of The Stars‘. To see Yoichi’s portfolio click on any…
The Beauty Around The Feet – Tokyo, Japan
Photographer Cesar Ordonez is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Ashimoto‘. To see Cesar’s projects click on any image. …
Travel Photography & Stories From Around The World
Documentary Photographer David Katzenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel/documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘50/50‘. To see David’s…
Travel Photography From Around The World
Photographer Chantal Le Brun is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography. These images are from her exhibition ‘The French Perspective: Contemporary…
Street/Travel Photography – Japan
Photographer Amanda Cowan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography. These images are from her project ‘In Japan-Kyoto & Tokyo‘. To see Amanda’s…
The Urban Rhythm Of Tokyo
Photographer Sebastian Schluter is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From his project Keiyo Street. To see Sebastian’s projects and travel photography click…
Cambodia, Vietnam & Japan – Street Photography
Photographer Kin Chan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Kin’s gallery of works click on any image. …
Denver & Tokyo – Street Photography
Photographer Jason Paul Roberts is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these street photography images. From his project ‘Murder of Birds‘. To see Jason’s…
Tokyo – Street Photography
Photographer Alessandro Barattelli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography essay. These images are from his project ‘Room East 128′. To…
Tokyo & Paris – Street Portraits
Photographer Elizabeth Char is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street/portrait photography essay. To see Elizabeth’s portfolio click on any image. …
Artist Exposé – Photography
Photographer Charles Binns is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Charles’ gallery of projects click on any image. …
B&W Street Photography Essay – Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge Humanity Magazine by Photographer Hiroharu Matsumoto. Click on any image to see Hiroharo’s gallery of photographs.…
Street Photography Essay – Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Fashion/Editorial/Documentary Photographer Nadyah Aissa. Click on any image to see Nadyah’s gallery…
Daily Life in Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Ivan Doherty. Click on any image to see Ivan’s photographs. Click on…
B&W Street Photography Essay – Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Chihiro Sasaki @ Kawarachan. Click on any image to see Chihiro’s collection of…
Street Photography Essay – Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Basili Mobile. From project “Neo Tokyo” by Basili Mobile. Click on…
Fine Art Photography Essay Tokyo, Japan
This photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by fine art photographer Michiko Makino. Images from ongoing project “Tokyo Kingyo” by Michiko Makino. Click…
Street Photography Essay From Around The World
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Renaud Dejarnac. Click on any image to see Renaud’s gallery of…
B&W Travel Photography Essay – Japan
This travel photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by cameraman and photographer Morten Albek. Click on any image to see more photographs…
B&W Street Photography Essay – Asia
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Pascal Riben. Click on any image to see more photographs by Pascal…
B&W Street Photography Essay – Tokyo, Japan
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Stephane Pagani. Click on any image to see Stephane’s archives of photographs.…
B&W Travel Photography Essay – Japanese Culture
This travel photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Hans Ter Horst. Gohyaku Rakan, the 538 very personalized statues of the…
Japanese Zen Gardens – Photo Essay
This photo essay depicting “Japanese Zen Gardens” was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer and blogger Ayako Yokota. Click here to see…
Geisha – Tanka
Kyoto Japan Dimly lit hanging lanterns Elegantly dressed determined geisha glide along narrow cobbled walkways Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Japanese Gardens – Kyoto Japan
This travel photograph depicts a tree in front of a house in Japan. The tree was being trained with the help of cables and stilts to shape…
Japanese Bondage – Tanka
Tokyo Japan They met at Ginza Station Money did change hands Ropework was her specialty The ladies switched roles that night Back to HOME PAGE…
