two people; two monarchs; two rulers
festival celebrating the (temporary) transfer of a shintai away from its main shrine
quintessential enka; enka with age-old lyrical themes set to a haunting traditional-style melody
to close up like an oyster; to retire into one's shell
ceremony for moving a deity to a new site
before and after (e.g. photos)
mixture of mayonnaise and canned tuna, used on bread, pasta, etc.
party people; clubbers; frequenters of nightclubs
Karen; Caren; Cullen; Kallen
to reveal one's true colors
carrying poles (palanquin, portable shrine)
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
Kanda Festival (held at Kanda Myōjin Shrine in Tokyo on May 15)
man-eating shark (esp. great white shark)
head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect
benefiting from the fame or influence of a parent; riding a parent's coat-tails
to break a dam; to burst out
entertainment reporter; entertainment journalist; gossip columnist
standby screen (on a mobile phone); (phone) wallpaper
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
Korean alcoholic beverage made from flour or sticky rice; makkolli; makgeolli
close fitting trousers; working trousers; long johns; long underpants