What if the rain and sun could be summoned by a whisper or a prayer? In Japan, this isn’t just wishful ... Read more The post ...

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is ranked #2 out of 15 things to do in Kyoto. See pictures and our review of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Explore 15 breathtaking nature spots across Japan, from ancient forests and volcanic valleys to serene lakes and dramatic ...

Mihashi pointed out a direct parallel to this idea in Japanese Christianity. When Christians first arrived in Japan, they spoke of God's love not using itsukushimi but rather gotaisetsu, which means ...

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Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students ...

Among the colorful mythologies of Europe, Norse mythology has been attracting a lot of attention in the world of fiction, more than similar systems from Ancient Greece and Rome. In Norse mythology, ...