HISTORY
The Sacred Peaks: An Introduction to the Dewa Sanzan
Learn about the Dewa Sanzan, the three mountains that are the pride of Japan's north - and a deeply spiritual site for…
shinto
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HISTORY
LIVING IN JAPAN
Appreciating the Moon in Japan, Land of the Rising Sun
Although Japan is the land of the rising sun, with its indigenous religion centering around the sun goddess, we cannot overlook the…
WOMEN
Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism
When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.
CULTURE
Yasukuni Shrine: Founded in War, Haunted By Controversy
How Yasukuni Shrine, a shrine to commemorate Japan's fallen soldiers, became a politically-charged breeding ground for controversy.
CULTURE
Japan Isn’t a Painting in a Museum
Why Westerners who treat Japanese culture as a finished, unchanging product need to learn more about Japanese history - and about life…
TRAVEL
Don’t Miss Out on Japan’s Five Most Charming Prefectures
A 2020 survey reveals the most charming prefectures in Japan according to locals. Is your favorite amongst the top five?
CULTURE
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Dangerous Edition
Bamboo battles, precarious log rides, and a literal firefight make up three festivals in Japan that'll get your blood pumping - but…
CULTURE
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Let Loose Edition
A survey of three of Japan's more light-hearted festivals that focus on the less serious subjects of nudity, navels, and nasty words.