Baku 13° C
Japanese character for ‘battle’ chosen as symbol of 2022
Interesting
- 12 December, 2022
- 06:01
Add Report.az to preferred Google sources
Stay up to date with the top news!
The hieroglyph ‘ikusa’ (‘battle, war’) has been chosen as a symbol of the outgoing 2022 in Japan, Report informs referring to TASS.
A solemn ceremony on this occasion was held at the Buddhist Kiyomizudera (Pure Water) Temple in Kyoto.
The symbol of the year was drawn on a sheet of rice paper measuring 130 by 150 cm by the abbot of the temple, the monk Seihan Mori. According to the organizers, the choice was made for several reasons, including the ongoing fight against coronavirus, the conflict in Ukraine, as well as the successful performance of Japanese athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Election of the symbol of the year has been carried out in Japan since 1995. This ceremony was the 28th in a row.
Author
Latest News
21:19
Children in US given psilocybin-laced candy during Halloween
Other countries
21:02
Video
Baku TV prepares 'Light Born of Victory' feature for Victory Day
Domestic policy
20:42
Photo
Coordinate 44 premiered in Tbilisi
Region
20:38
Jay Rockefeller, last member of political Rockefeller dynasty, Dies at 89
Other countries
20:21
The Taghiyev: The School Screened at the 6th Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival
Art
20:17
Photo
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attend inauguration of first phase of Jahangirbeyli village in Zangilan - Update
Domestic policy
20:15
Turkish ambassador calls for preserving unity between Azerbaijan and Türkiye
Foreign policy
20:12
Azerbaijani ambassador highlights historical significance of victory at event in Tbilisi
Region
20:03
Video
Euronews: Baku forum on intercultural dialogue helped people look beyond conflicts
Foreign policy