The bird was perched on the perch and singing a song.

He performed Misogi, an ancient Shinto ritual.

Misogi-san is my best friend.

This tree has a lot of European mistletoe growing on it.

He was calculating using counting rods.

This old clothing is something I inherited from my grandfather.

He was listening to my story in silence.

Eating a fried egg every morning is my daily routine.

Ancient people believed that the vengeful spirit, Seichimi, brought disaster to humans.

He was arrested on suspicion of sitting in for someone at an exam.