pocket book, pocket edition

signed copy of a book

"Historical kana usage", a prescriptive method of using kana to write Japanese. Devised in the Edo period by Keichū (契沖) and taught in schools until 1946, it aims to be etymologically faithful and reflects earlier stages of the language (Heian period and earlier).

revisionism

Empire of Japan (official name of Japan under the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, 1890-1947)

wielding two swords / a kind of grip in sumo wrestling

pure / honest / straight-forward

Kyūjitai form of 本拠地

digital song catalog for karaoke

ceremonial hand clapping (tejime) of 3 claps, 3 claps, 3 claps, 1 clap, with a short pause between clapping / one clap at the end a cheer