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— The Year of the Horse and the Symbol of “Life in Motion”—
Happy New Year from Japan!
As we welcome 2026, I would like to share the New Year card I drew for the Year of the Horse, one of the 12 zodiac animals, as well as its hidden messages.
In this article, I share:
(1) the meaning behind this year’s New Year card, and
(2) the answers to the hidden words from last year’s Year of the Snake illustration.
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“A year without learning is a wasted year”
As each year comes to an end, this phrase always comes back to me:
A year without learning is a wasted year.
Looking back on 2025, I reflect through my core values:
1. Travel / change
2. Learn
3. Teach/Talk
4. Diversity
5. Family
6. Impact (Job) and
7. Wellbeing
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Mauritius…. is that the resort place? What else?
Mauritius is a beautiful paradise also known as the Lady of the Indian Ocean.
It is full of unique charms, such as crystal clear waters, one-of-a-kind scenery, and food and cityscapes that are a mix of multiple cultures, because it consists of diverse cultures of Africa and the nature of the Indian Ocean blend together.
To promote global diversity in a experimental way, we – Global Learning Center 3L-Miel – conducted “5 sense event” featuring Mauritius 🇲🇺, where participants can experience the diverse charms of the day with all five senses
*For more information about the country, please refer to our previous blog post
“Learning on Diversity from Rainbow Country Mauritius”
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Mexico is famous for …. Tacos! What else?
The country of sun (just like Japan), Mexico is a crossroads between North American and Latin American cultures.
This day is the “Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos)”*. It was depicted in a gorgeous way in the movie “Coco”. To promote global diversity in a experimental way, we – Global Learning Center 3L-Miel – conducted “5 sense event” featuring Mexico 🇲🇽, where participants can experience the diverse charms of the day with all five senses, including colorful decorations, cheerful music and festivals, delicious food and games, and even ancient civilizations.
*For more information about the Day of the Dead, please refer to our previous blog post
“Feel Life and Death through Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Art! A Celebration of diversity and Creativity in English”