Meanings

avatamsa (flower adornment, as a metaphor for becoming a buddha)

Avatamska sutra

Kegon (sect of Buddhism)

flowers of sulfur

to seek results, not show

chilled Chinese noodles

flower of chivalry (Bushido)

Lotus Sutra

luxury liner

travertine

Chinese newspaper

Chinese character

majestic and splendid

grandiose and splendid

wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor

ceramics with a blue pattern on a white background

influx of Chinese pop culture (into Japan)

Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)

sweet crescent-shaped confection of pancake-like sponge cake filled with adzuki paste

flowery yet empty words