Visiting a Shinto shrine requires more than quiet admiration—it calls for an understanding of its rituals, from purifying hands to offering prayers. Observing these customs offers a glimpse into Japan ...

In the mid-19th century, Japan was relatively isolated from the Western world. Most Americans knew almost nothing about the ...

It was hardly surprising, then, that such buzz around the Grand Sumo Tournament led to a sold-out five days at the Royal ...

Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence. This past term, the U.S. Supreme Court further ...

Pitru Paksha 2025 begins on 7 September and runs until 21 September. Today marks the Pratipada Shradh, the first Shradh of the period. Perform Pind Daan at the auspicious time to honour ancestors and ...

It was a last-minute trip — 80 years in the making. Three Japanese Shinto priests visited the Long Island Museum of American Armor Tuesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War ...

The Japanese system of student-led cleaning helps shape responsible and respectful citizens. In Japan, cleaning is much more than just a chore - it is a powerful lesson in responsibility, discipline.

As a psychologist who studies culture and cognition, I’m intrigued by the following observation: Robots and AI companions are much more popular in Japan and China than they are in the United States ...

Revered as one of the most significant contemporary artists to emerge from Japan in the past 50 years, Mariko Mori has built an internationally acclaimed career since graduating with a BA (Hons) Fine ...

The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India and Japan share ancient connections through their gods. Many Hindu deities ...

Hirohito, Son of Heaven and Scion of the Sun Goddess, last week denied his own identity: “We have … to proceed unflinchingly toward elimination of misguided practices of the past. . . . The ties ...

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