Prince Shotoku: Constitution, Rank System, and Japanese Buddha
Prince Shotoku-taishi (Umayato), Portrait from Japan 5000 Yen 1957-1986 Banknotes. Prince Shotoku, autonym Umayado-no-Miko, was a regent under his aunt,…
Japanology
Shinto Beliefs: 5 Core Values of Japanese Indigenous Religion
The wedded rocks (Meoto Iwa) in Ise, Japan on sunset. The larger of the two rocks represent the husband and…
Japanese Mythology: Creation of the Universe and Kami
Waterfall in the forest in Takachiho, Miyazaki, Japan Japanese Mythology - "kami" is a deity or deities in Japanese, and…
Shinto: Overview of Japanese Indigenous Religion
Torii - gateway of shrine in the sea in the early morning by long exposure Shinto - an indigenous faith…
Shogi Strategy: Winning Patterns of the Defense
Japanese chess, Shogi board Shogi Strategy - Shogi is Japanese chess, which is a two-player strategy board game belong to…
Ikebana: History and Styles of Japanese Flower Arrangement
Ikebana - also known as "Kado", the way of the flowers, is the art of traditional Japanese flower arrangement. It…
Noh Theatre: Meanings of Dreadful and Eerie Masks
Japanese mask “Noh-men” Noh theatre - Japanese traditional musical drama, Noh, has been played for more than 600 years, which…
Taiko: History and the Effect of the Sound Awakens Your Soul
Traditional Japanese drummer Taiko is a Japanese drum which has played important roles on many occasions. Their size and shape…
Sake: Drink Guide to the Whole Wellness
Pour sake into a transparent sake set Sake - Japanese alcoholic beverage (rice wine) made from fermented rice which has…
Japanese Castle: Layout and Architecture for the Defense
Matsumoto castle against blue sky in Nagano city, Japan. Japanese Castle - Fortresses constructed mainly of wood and stone built…