Omikuji: Fortune Slip at Shinto Shrines and Temples in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - 15 March 2017: Omikuji (Paper Fortune) in a drawer at Senso ji. “Omikuji” is a strip of…
Japanology
Oshogatsu: Joyful Japanese New Year Celebration
Sunrise and Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu Oshogatsu: How Do Japanese Celebrate The New Year? Oshogatsu - the Japanese New…
Bon Odori Festival: Japanese Buddhist Custom in Summer
TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 10 2012: Paper lanterns and the stage of the Tsukiji Honganji Bon Odori Matsuri - the…
Chado: History of Japanese Tea Rituals with Zen Spirit
Japanese tea ceremony, a woman in kimono holding a tea cup Chado - "The Way of Tea" or "Chano-yu" aka…
Kyudo: History and Differences Compared to Western Archery
Kyudo Japanese Archery Kyudo is Japanese Archery which is called "The Way of the Bow". Among other martial arts, it possesses…
Changing Role of Miko in Japanese Culture Over Time
Young Miko at a Shinto shrine in Tokyo on a clear morning in Spring. A Miko is a shrine maiden…
Kendo: Samurai Spirits and the Life-Giving Sword
Close-up portrait of kendo fighter Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor…
Mikoshi: Origin and History of Divine Portable Shrine
The Mikoshi (portable shrine) of the festival in Kyoto Mikoshi - A divine portable shrine of Shinto, which is considered…
The Book of 5 Rings: Winning Strategy of Life by Musashi
Tsuji Miyamoto Musashi gold version The Book of 5 Rings: The author, Miyamoto Musashi was an unparalleled man in swordsmanship…
Bushido: Origin and History of Samurai Code of Conduct
Bushido - What Bushido, "the way of Samurai", meant when samurai class was born, was a simple enough ethic to…