Journals of DJS

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) A bond between a Japanese and an Indian formed over letters: The Japanese Wife by Kunal Basu M.V.Lakshmi DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2411 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Indo-Japanese relations have successfully completed 70 years. In this scenario,asking how literature has captured this relationship is significant. Some prominent works of modern Japanese fiction have explored the significance of India as a spiritual land, with answers to questions that the Japanese people seek in novels such as Fukai Kawa. When one [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) The Essence of Co-Existence in Kenji Miyazawa’s ‘Yukiwatari’ Sukanto Mazumder DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2412 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) was a Japanese literary figure, particularly a children’s writer. In 1921, he left Hanamaki and went to Tokyo because of his father’s differences with his religion. He joined famous Nichiren monk Tanaka Chigaku’s organisation ‘Kokuchūkai’ (Pillar of the Nation Society) there. During that time, he preached the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism for several months in sheer poverty. [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Looking at the Moon through Shiga’s Eyes: A Case Study of “The Ashen Moon.” Aparna DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2413 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract This paper will study the portrayal of the Moon in the short story 「灰色の月 (Hai irono Tsuki) 」 “The Ashen Moon,” January 1946, by Shiga Naoya. There are ample research works that establish the connection between Shiga Naoya and Nature, such as “Shiga Naoya and the Literature of Experience” (1977) by Stephen Khol, “Connecting Rhythms: [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Analysis of paradoxical couplets of Kabir and Zen Koan Ravi Kumar DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2414 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Couplets of Kabir and Zen sayings have many commonalities. Kabir uses paradox in his ‘dohe’ to express the truth of life. Similarly, Zen ‘koan’ uses the indirect method of expressing the truth, which seems abnormal in certain situations. The idea behind using the paradoxical method or indirect way of saying the truths of life is to shock the mind, [...]