revisionism

"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).

a ground squirrel

(Judaism, Christianity) the Promised Land

tourist destination; tourist attraction; tourist spot

standpoint

surface-to-air

(mahjong) earthly hand: a winning hand drawn by a non-dealer during the first go around of a game, worth 役満 (yakuman, “limit”)

health resort

pasture