Lori Tsugawa WhaleySep 30, 2023Courage and Resilience: A Samurai's Approach to Overcoming ChallengesYUUKI Japanese Kanji for Courage Courage, an attribute often associated with heroism and audacity, holds a timeless significance in human...
Lori Tsugawa WhaleyAug 29, 2023Ganbaru Rising, the Japanese Resilience to the 2011 Earthquake and TsunamiOn the fateful day of March 11, 2011, Japan faced a significant test of its strength when a powerful earthquake struck its northeastern...
Lori Tsugawa WhaleyAug 9, 2023Grandparenting: Samurai Style Being a grandparent is one of life’s biggest joys. I did not fully understand why my friends would be ‘head-over-heels’ when they spoke...
Lori Tsugawa WhaleyAug 3, 2023What you need to know about "Ganbaru/Ganbatte"The concept of ganbaru holds a significant place in Japanese culture and is deeply established in the Japanese way of life. Ganbaru can...
Lori Tsugawa WhaleyJul 27, 2023Embodying the Spirit of Ganbatte: The Extraordinary Journey of Jim StovallDiscover the inspiring journey of Jim Stovall, a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur, whose life embodies the essence of 'ganbatte'.
Lori Tsugawa WhaleyJul 27, 2023Saigo Takamori: The Last True Samurai and the Spirit of Japan's PastIn the accounts of Japanese history, one name stands out as a symbol of unwavering dedication to traditional values and the indomitable...