CULTURE
Enmusubi: The Japanese Ritual of Forging Romantic Connections
Is it love...or is it destiny? A look into the concept of enmusubi, including Japan's most famous "power spots" for forging new…
religion
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CULTURE
TRAVEL
Izumo Taisha: The Shrine You Must Visit At Least Once
Once a year, Japan's multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
TRAVEL
Kinsokuchi: Why You Can’t Enter Japan’s Forbidden Places
Looking for a great spot to go on your Japan vacation? Well, don't go to any of THESE places unless you wanna…
NEWS
Japanese Government to Ask Court to Dissolve Unification Church
Only a little over a year has gone by since the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Now, the Japanese government…
NEWS
行方不明の池田大作創価学会会長を探せ！
日本で最も有力な政治関係のパイプ役であり、宗教指導者でもある池田氏は2010年以来、公共の場で姿を見せていない。彼はいったいどこにいるの？
POLITICS
Where in the World is Ikeda Daisaku, Soka Gakkai’s Long-Missing Leader?
Ikeda Daisaku, one of the most powerful political fixers and religious leaders in Japan, hasn’t been seen in public since 2010. Where…
CULTURE
Tsubaki Shrine of America Closing Abruptly, Stunning US Shinto Community
Tsubaki Grand Shrine, a vital location for many US Shinto practitioners, is closing with little notice or fanfare.
HISTORY
Did Japan Nearly Have its Own Prohibition Era?
Japan has a noted drinking culture. Yet, as Japan modernized, a surprising number embraced the foreign concept of alcohol prohibition.