#shin higashi

[robineer]

i am so good at making half-assed things and regretting them later

re-redesigns. nothing much changed other than the art style and some minor details. their stories are still similar but i’ll expand on them later

daku still has his bun btw! yes i am aware that his blazer stripes are missing. he's still a second-year

[pfpanimes]

⌕ dragon ball • shin.

like or reblog if you save/use. 🤍

[noirs-mutual-art-reblogs]

My little Guy 😊🤲💕

[chernobog13]

Zoffy is p***ed at his brothers for not inviting him to the beach barbecue.

[dragonsballsz]

where did you come from where did you go where did you come from cotton-candy joe

[clydemystik301]

Fatal Fury characters ranked based on how scared they would be at FNAF jumpscares

[macmanx]

Team Ultraman vs. Zetton

[clydemystik301]

Bro looks like he's about to gobble down on the largest glizzy that the world has ever seen-

Fatal Fury official artwork by Shinkiro

[dragonpilot]

Pumas F/o list!

Primary

Jin Kazama (Tekken) NO SHARING

Vega (Street Fighter)

Souther (Fist of the North Star)

Shin (Fist of the North Star)

Richard Miller (Time Crisis)

Jotaro Kujo (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)

Secondary

Agito Kanoh (Kengan Ashura)

Thorkell (Vinland Saga)

Haganezuka Hotaru (Demon Slayer)

Abel (Street Fighter)

Phoenix (Every Journey ; PKMN NextGen OC Story)

Tyler (Pokémon Concierge)

Joe Higashi (Fatal Fury)

Tarrlok (The Legend of Korra)

Nezu Masami (Kengan Ashura)

Casey Jones (TMNT 1987 + 2003)

Toyohiro Kanedaichi (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)

Akira Yuki (Virtua Fighter)

Geese Howard (Fatal Fury)

Saw Paing Yoroizuka (Kengan Ashura)

Minor

Maximillion Pegasus (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Raihan (Pokémon)

Amiba (Fist of the North Star)

Garland (Final Fantasy 1)

Mokichi Robinson (Kengan Ashura)

Blader DJ (Beyblade)

Two-toed Ping (The Legend of Korra)

Zartan (GI Joe Sigma 6 + Renegades)

Questioning

Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney)

Friends

Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury)

Shi-Long Lang (Ace Attorney)

Shinji Kasai (Fanganronpa)

Familial

Pocoloco (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)

[nyxqueenofshadows]

sunday six

it's that time again! after i missed it last week asdfghkl tagged by @phantasy14 and tagging anyone who wants to!

please have this little bit of a post-judgment fic that should will be here by the end of the month.

Yagami, knowing he wouldn’t get back to sleep now even if he tried, sat up and tucked his knees in closer to make room on the other side of the sofa. When Higashi didn’t seem to get what he was going for, he gestured for him to take a seat.

He pulled a face but did it anyway.

The ceiling fan was gently whirring overhead and even though the Kamurocho night raged on outside as it always did - barkers, drunkards, a brawl or three - in here it was muffled. There was just the steadiness of sleeping breath, the habitual popping from the ancient fridge, and rumbling purrs from the cat asleep on the coffee table.

Wait, cat?

“She came in earlier,” Higashi explained, leaning closer so his voice wouldn’t carry to Sugiura. The leather dipped under his bodyweight and Yagami’s shin almost brushed his forearm. “Aniki said she’s been doing that a lot lately so we left her be. Hope you don’t mind.”

He didn’t. “She looks comfortable.”

“Hmph. We had to move all your shit for her, so she better be.”

“...do I even wanna know what my fridge looks like right now?”

Higashi snorted softly. “Like you ever go in there.”

“Um, <em>actually</em>-”

He turned his head a little too suddenly to glare at him and his vision briefly span. Groaning, he closed his eyes and tilted his head to the side to rest against the sofa.

He couldn’t wait for this concussion to fucking <em>go away</em>.

Higashi was quiet. “How’s your head?”

Yagami opened his mouth.

“If you make a sex joke I’m gonna give you another concussion.”

He closed it again. Admittedly Higashi seemed embarrassed enough to have just asked about his well-being; teasing him more than that would probably be a bit cruel.

[pure-land]

Suggested Further Readings Jodo-Shinshu;

Bloom, Alfred. Life of Shinran Shonin: The Journey to Self-Acceptance. 1968. Reprint. Berkeley: Institute of Buddhist Studies, 1994. 80 pp. One of the earliest treatment of Shinran’s life in English by a Western scholar. Scholastic in nature but this monograph can be enjoyed by non-specialists. The author raises many intriguing questions, for example, 1) why did Shinran enter the monastery, 2) why did he leave, 3) what were the specific charges against him, and 4) what prompted his return to Kyoto.

Bloom, Alfred. Shinran’s Gospel of Pure Grace. Tucson: The Univ. of Arizona Press, 1965. 95 pp. The first systematic and “theological” treatment on Shin- ran by a Western scholar. Extremely popular in college classrooms and still in print after thirty years.

Bloom, Alfred. Tannisho: Resource for Modern Living. Honolulu: The Buddhist Study Center, 1981. 102 pp. Explains the most important chapters that illumine the heart of Shinshu teaching from the perspective of modern issues and concerns. Re- cently it was republished as Strategies for Modern Living by the Numata Center for Buddhist Re- search and Translation with a new translation of the Tannisho.

Bloom, Alfred. Shoshinge: The Heart of Shin Buddhism. Hawaii: Buddhist Study Center Press, 1986. 107 pp. A commentary on the set of poetic verses expressing Shinran’s indebtedness to his spiritual masters and one which has played a central role in the Shinshu liturgical tradition; contains an Eng- lish translation of the verses by T. Nagatani and R. Tabrah.

Dobbins, James C. Jodo Shinshu: Shin Buddhism in Medieval Japan. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1989. 242 pp. An excellent his- torical treatment of the development of Shinshu institutions from Shinran to Rennyo. This book, in particular, fills “gaps” in previous scholarship in two areas: 1) contributions of Kakwnyo (third abbot) and his son Zonkaku and 2) developments of the other Shinshu branches. The discussion of doctrinal heresy offers an innovative and insightful approach to our understanding of doctrine and its historical evolution.

Fujimoto, Ryukyo. Shin Buddhism’s Essence: The Tannisho — Prof. Ryukyo Fujimoto’s Translation, with Extracts from His Writings as Commentary. Edited by Tetsuo Unno. Los Angeles: Prof. Ryukyo Fujimoto Memorial Publication Ad Hoc Committee,148 pp. Contains the author’s translation of The Tannisho and a collection of brief essays on Shinshu doctrinal and historical topics. The book provides a glimpse into a respected scholar and teacher who inspired many of the Shinshu teachers in North America. Kakumura, Northiko. Shinran: His Life and Thought. Los Angeles: The Nembutsu Press, 1972. 192 pp. A concise book that introduces Shinran through the main phases of his life. It critically examines the scholarly theories surrounding the areas of con- troversy.

Kiyozawa, Manshi. December Fan: The Buddhist Essays of Manshi Kiyozawa. Trans. and ed. by Nobuo Haneda. Komiyama Printing Co., 98 pp. Kiyozawa (1863-1903) is one of the most pivotal Buddhist leaders in modern Jodo-Shinshu history. Belonging to the Higashi Honganji branch, this progressive priest helped to reform the teach- ings with message that resonated with modern Japan. Nobuo Haneda has translated other worksby teachers of the Higashi branch, notably those of Maida Shuichi (1906-1967), in Heard by Me and The Evil Person. Rogers, Minor L. and Ann T. Rogers. Rennyo: The Second Founder of Shin Buddhism. Berkeley, California: Asian Humanities Press, 1991. 434 pp. A thorough study of the eighth abbot (monshu) of the Hongwanji branch, Rennyo (1415-1499), with a translation of his letters and a discussion and analy- sis of his life and his preeminent role in the devel- opment of the largest Jodo-Shinshu institution.

Ueda, Yoshifumi and Dennis Hirota. Shinran: An Introduction to Hts Thought. Kyoto: Hongwanji Int. Center, 1989. 372 pp. The most comprehensive and systematic presentation so far of Shinran’s thought in a single volume. It places Shinran within the development of Mahayana Buddhist thought. It contains ample translations of key passages from his writings based on major doctrinal themes. Authored by two main translators of the Shin Buddhist Translation Series.

Yamaoka, Seigen. True Pure Land Buddhism: Jodoshinshu: An Introduction. Los Angeles: Pure Land Publications, 1991. 65 pp. Provides a good traditional overview of the major doctrines, supported by appropriate citations from the original sources. Written from within the tradition with emphasis on orthodox doctrine. May prove to be difficult reading for those looking for spiritual edification on an introductory level. Translations of Jodo-Shinshu scriptures Inagaki, Hisao. The Three Pure Land Sutras. Kyoto

[chunmori]

⚫︎草花と小鳥を愛でる京都さんぽ NHK文化センター秋冬講座 渉成園 3/15 ぴかぴかの晴れ。渉成園ではウメやツバキ、修繕寺桜が満開でした。メジロは木々のあいだを飛びまわって花蜜めぐり。ジョウビタキは芝草のうえを飛んだり跳ねたり虫さがし。アオサギは枝をあつめてせっせと巣作り。みんな春の気配にうきうきしているみたいでした。 タラヨウの葉っぱが一枚落ちていたので、小枝を使って字を書いてみたよ👀 The final class of 2023 was held at Shoseien which is an enclave of Higashi Honganji Temple, the head temple of Shin Buddhism. A flock of Japanese white-eyes were cheerfully flitting from tree to tree in search of flower nectar, while a Daurian redstart was hopping on the lawn, searching for ground insects. Plum trees, camellias, and cherry blossoms are blooming in full under the clear blue sky, signaling that spring is coming! ⚫︎出会ったすてきな生きものたち 修繕寺桜,ニホンズイセン,ヤブツバキ,トサミズキ,ウメ,メジロ,ヒイラギナンテン,ジョウビタキ,タラヨウ,アオサギ（以上写真）/カラタチ,ユキヤナギ,ハクモクレン,クチナシ,ソメイヨシノ（冬芽）,メタセコイア,クロガネモチ,イロハモミジ（冬芽）,アセビ,タネツケバナ,アオキ,モッコク,ビャクシン（枯木）,コケ,スギナ

[friendlyloveaffair]

Ultraman commercials. And the kaijus are there, too.

I did not quite understand Japanese, but I enjoyed watching this compilation!

12:43 a Kirin Beer commercial featuring Shin Hayata/Ultraman (Susumu Kurobe), Dan Moboroshi/Ultraseven (Kohji Moritsugu) Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack (Jiro Dan... RIP), and in the end there's Kotaro Higashi/Ultraman Taro (Saburo Shinoda).

They did not transform but Ultraman fans already know who they are!

[chernobog13]

The original five Ultra Brothers (Zoffy never comes to these things). This is a rare shot because, for some reason, Ultraman Taro's Saburo Shinoda is never involved in the reunion episodes, specials and films.

From left:

Jiro Dan R.I.P. (Hideki Go - The Return of Ultraman/Ultraman Jack); Kohji Moritsugu (Dan Moroboshi - Ultraseven); Saburo Shinoda (Kotaro Higashi - Ultraman Taro); Susumu Kurobe (Shin Hayata - Ultraman); and Keiji Takamine (Seiji Hokuto - Ultraman Ace).

[missmyloko]

Hi Missloko. Has Masateru retired? She was missing from Gion Higashi New Year group photo and didn't appear in Setsubun performance either. Also any news on Geiko Tsuneyu and Mariko? As they were also missing from the group photo. Geiko Mariko's name is missing altogether from your GH kanji tab? Thank you

I'm not too sure with what's happened with Masateru, but Tsuneyu is still active as she did her Shin Aisatsu rounds around the kagai last month. I'm not sure why she hasn't been performing on stage, but it's possible that she may be making the move from tachikata to jikata in the future. As for Mariko, she officially retired at the end of last year ^^

[randomnation]

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  -”things to do” Recommendations-

-TOKYO-

MariCAR Akihabara #1

Senso-ji Shrine

Meiji Shrine

Walk down Harajuku

Memory Lane - Shinjuku

-KYOTO-

Nishiki Market

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Sannen-zaka & Ninnen-zaka district

Fushimi-Inari

-NARA-

Todai-ji Temple

Nara-koen Park

 -Food Guide-

-TOKYO-

Shinjuku

Isetan Shinjuku (Luxury Food Court)*

Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima (Michelin Star/Affordable)*

Tsunahachi (Tempura)

Tenkuni (Tempura)

Shin Udon

Tokyo Mentsudan Udon

Menya Musashi (Ramen)*

Menya Kaijin (Ramen)

Fu-unji (Ramen)

Ichiran Ramen*

Tatsuya (Gyu Don)*

DEN (Modern)

Echigoya (Yakitori)*

Sarabeth (American Breakfast)

Shousuke (Yakitori)*

Sushi Tokyo Ten

Mister Donuts

Sushi-Zanmai Higashi*

Shibuya

Seirinkan (Pizza)

Maisen Aoyama Honten (Tonkatsu)*

Gion Tokuya (dessert)

-Akihabara-

Tonkatsu Marugo*

Maruka (Ramen)

Ginza

Birdland (Yakitori)*

Aoki (Sushi)

-Roppongi-

Naniwaya (Teriyaki)

Savoy (Pizza)

Tsukiji

Edogin (Sushi)

Sushisei (Sushi)

Sushi Iwa (sushi)

Sushi Dai

Meguro

Masakichi (Yakitori)

Tonkatsu Tonki

-Sugamo-

Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles (Ramen)*

Duck ramen

-KYOTO-

Yamamoto (Udon)

Iroha Kitamise (Sukiyaki)

Ramen Sen No Kaze (Ramen)

Gion Tokuya (dessert)

Sushisei (Sushi)

Den Shichi (Sushi) 

Ganko Sushi

Ippudo (Ramen)*

Ramen Muraji

Inoichi (Ramen)

No Name Ramen*

Warai (Okonomiyaki)

Torito (Yakitori)

Owariya (Soba)

Omen Ginkaku-ji (Udon)

Ootoya

Asuka

Inoda Coffee

Arashiyama Yoshimura*

OSAKA

Minami

Chibo (Okonomiyaki)

Ajinoya (Okonomiyaki)*

Takoyaki Wanaka Sennichimae (Takoyaki)

Yakiniku M Hozenjiyokocho (Steak)*

Ryukishinraizu (Ramen)

Tsukemen Nidaime Misawa (Ramen)

Gekiryuu (Ramen)

Teuchisobaakari (Soba)

Nishiya (Soba)

Kamatakeudon (Udon)

Tsuki no Odori (Yakitori)

Shinsaibashi Madras 5 (Curry)*

Tennoji Area

Yamachan (Takoyaki)

Kita

Kiji (Okonomiyaki)

Bon (Kushikatsu)

Gunjou (Ramen)

-NARA-

Mellow Cafe (Italian/Pizza)

Wakasa (Curry)

Yoshinohonkuzu Tengyokudo Narahonten

*Highly Recommend