I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

With more women drawn to the samurai practice, Filipinas of different ages and backgrounds find focus, discipline, and a ‘more courageous version’ of themselves in this 600-year-old martial arts ...

Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...

The Watatsumi Shrine in Tsushima City, Nagasaki, has announced a ban on all visitors following a “grave and unforgivable act ...

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An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Thanks to striking architecture, unique design or standout features like ice rinks, waterfalls and even indoor jungles - ...

The Yōkai drawings inspired the Impressionist artists as well as the cartoons and video games that we interact with today. Read more here.

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

the game makes you take on the role of the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu (whose form is a white wolf) as you work to save the land from darkness. With an art style resembling an ink painting and a ...

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The film reflects Shinto principles by portraying nature as sacred and inhabited by “kami,” or spiritual beings. It emphasizes harmony between humans and the environment and the consequences ...