The major world religions emerged between approximately 600 BCE and 611 CE, with Judaism being the first, followed by Christianity and concluding with Islam, ...

Mount Fuji is the highest peak and the most famous symbol of Japan, is surrounded by spectacular scenery and fascinating ...

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Shiroikaze circle club was an important role for me during my stay in Japan. Thank to this circle I met a lot of great people ...

Japanese director Soda Kazuhiro has made documentaries about fishing villages and the impact of modernisation. This time he's focusing on a pack of entitled cats, and what they can tell us about the ...

Author-Artist Mina Ikemoto Ghosh talks about the inspirations behind her unique and Brilliant fantasy novel Hyo the Hellmaker ...

The West's influence, once wielded by Disney's Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, is in decline. It is because American and ...

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

A unique Shinto ritual predicting the fortune of the year based on mold growth on okayu rice porridge was held at Chiriku ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese ...

The Japanese imperial family is preparing to take a new step in its modernization. After making a remarkable debut on ...

A Japanese anime professor, explores how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions.