The Last Samurai (2003) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: The…
Memoirs Of A Geisha (2005) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Memoirs…
The Challenge (1982) | Starring Scott Glenn and Toshiro Mifune | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the the entire movie on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
Catching The Moment
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Golden Age Of Zen The Classic Work On The Foundation OF Zen Philosophy …
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #1
1st published 12/25/2014 Eiheiji Temple Meditating on cold floor Candles burn slowly Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
Looking Back | Three More Favorite Poems From The Hermit Poet #1
1st published April 10th, 2017 Sushi Bar Ginza, Tokyo Sitting next to me The Japanese Gastroenterologist said “I could make much more money working…
Seven Samurai (|七人の侍) 1954 | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Seven…
ART Book Review | The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History and Meaning By Denise Patry Leidy
Top to bottom full coverage of Buddhist art. This is one of the books to own if you have an interest in Buddhism or/and Buddhist…
Zen Gardens By Tom Wright and Mizuno Katsuhiko | Garden book Review
Zen Gardens is a thin small book that includes outstanding photographs and information on the most popular Zen temples/gardens of Kyoto. The bulk of the…
Invitation To Kyoto Gardens | Photographs By Kenzo Yamamoto | Garden Book Review
If you have an interest in Zen, Japanese gardens, travelling or have traveled to Kyoto, then Invitation to Kyoto Gardens is a nice addition to…
Loaded Dice
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Hagakure The Book of the Samurai By: Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) Translated by William Scott Wilson …
The Zen Mind | A Zen Journey Across Japan Documentary Film | Written and Directed By Jon Braeley | 57 Minutes
Inside the zen temples and monasteries and into the zendo or meditation hall where monks practice zazen or seated meditation. This documentary film was…
Tokyo | A City Full Of Mystery
Photographer Oswald Wittower is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘東京物語 TOKYO MONOGATARI. To see Oswald’s body of work,…
Black Rain (1989) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
Japan’s Orderly Chaos
Photographer and Co-founder of Superluna Collective Daniele Martire is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘MIDDLE CLASS WORKING ORCHESTRA’. …
Fukushima Remains
Photographer Benjamin Kis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘FUKUSHIMA NOW’. To see Benjamin’s body of work,…
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Tokyo room shared bathroom with thirty people saved Yen for sushi Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Taste The Fruit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: KODO Ancient Ways Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/ Martial Artist By Kensho Furuya…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | 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:…
Catch A Falling Star
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Buddhism A History Japan By: Heinrich Dumoulin ” For many years I dug the…
New Start
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Budo Secrets Teachings of Martial Arts Masters John Stevens River “This world’s dust and dirt…
Mettle
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Wisdom Lessons From Japan’s Warrior Culture Five Classic Texts On Bushido Translated By: Thomas Cleary…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Music | Rokudan By Masayuki Koga | From the Album Eastwind: Japanese Shakuhachi Music
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Rokudan Worldwide,…
Music | First Image By Uttara-Kuru
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: First Image…
Away From It All
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Four Huts Asian Writings on the Simple Life Translated by Burton Watson QUIET DAYS ON MOUNT…
Feast On The Moment
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And Japanese Culture By: Daisetz T. Suzuki “The pine tree lives for a thousand…
Temple Walls | Japan
Photographer Ryuten Paul Rosenblum Roshi (a lineage holder in the tradition of Dongshan and Dogen) is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo…
Creative Analysis & Keep Going Until Drop
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Strategies 42 Martial Secrets From Musashi’s Book Of Five Rings By: Boye Lafayette De Mente…
Music | Kabuki Gomen-Jyo! By Wadaiko Matsuriza From the Album Wadaiko Matsuriza: Japanese Drums (2002)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Kabuki Gomen-Jyo!…
Vibrant Night | Between Tokyo & Osaka
Photographer Stefano Gardel @ 59TH ATTEMPT is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this urban/night photography. From the ‘NEON FUTURE’ series. To see Stefano’s…
Japan | DARK
Photographer Junku Nishimura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Night Falls’ series. To see Junku’s body of work, click…
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
Music | Oni-mo-naku (Even a demon cries) By Wadaiko Matsuriza (2002)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Oni-mo-naku (Even a…
Music | Hanami odori East Asia Japan | From the Album Flower Dance: Japanese Folk Melodies (2008)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample and available on Amazon.com below: Hanami odori Worldwide,…
Music | Sashi no Kyoku By Masayuki Koga | Eastwind: Japanese Shakuhachi Music (1988)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Sashi no…
Music | Labyrinth By The Yoshida Brothers From the Album Soulful | Japanese Tsugaru-jamisen Music (2017)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Labyrinth Worldwide,…
Tokyo @ Night
Photographer Chim Sis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘MIRAGE’ series. To see Chim’s body of work, click on…
Megacity Vibe | Tokyo
Photographer and Fujifilm X-Series Ambassador Rinzi Ruiz is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From the ‘Tokyo [color]’ series. To see…
Shabu-Shabu | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Very special dinner Portion feeds: 2 to 3 people Inspired by: A delicious meal I had in Takayama, Japan. Tools needed for this fantastic…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Help Me (Tsunawatari) By Hako Yamasaki (1976)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE CD Available below on Amazon.com:
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Kyoto Japan Dimly lit hanging lanterns Elegantly dressed Determined Geisha Glide Along Narrow Cobbled Walkways Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
Commuting In Yokohama | Single Exposure Stories
Photographer Yasunori Murayama is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing project ‘Moonless Moonlit Nights’. To see Yasunori ’s body…
Osaka, Japan
Graphic Designer and Photographer Laura Thonne is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Osaka’ series. To see Laura’s body of…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Big In Japan Performed By Ane Brun
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE
Japan | Past, Present & Future | Symbolism & You
Photographer Atom is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the series ‘JAPONISM & MINIMALISM’. To see Atom’s body of work,…
Japan
Photographer Jesse Freeman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Jesse’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Street Storytelling
Photographer Sébastien Rivest is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From the ‘BLACK & WHITE’ portfolio. To see Sébastien’s gallery, click…
Music | Taiji no Yume By Yoshiko Sai
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * CD available on Amazon.com below: MANGEKYOU(paper-sleeve)(reissue) Worldwide,…
DARK | Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Photographer Tadashi Onishi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Prayers In The Dark’. To see Tadashi’s body of…
Book Review | Japanese Death Poems | Written By Zen Monks And Haiku Poets On The Verge Of Death | Compiled And With An Introduction By Yoel Hoffmann
This is another outstanding collector’s book from Tuttle Publishing. If you are a poet, interested in Japanese history and culture, or love reading poetry (especially haiku)…
Vanishing Serenity
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by: Saigyo (1118-90) From the book: The Japanese Tea Garden By Marc Peter Keane (Page…
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 | 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. …
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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…