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"The Three Sacred Treasures"  The Imperial Regalia of Japan (Celestial Chapter)

"The Three Sacred Treasures" The Imperial Rega...

Regalia are items that symbolize royal authority and serve as proof of a legitimate sovereign. In Japan, the Emperor also possesses regalia that validate this legitimacy: the Yata no Kagami...

"The Three Sacred Treasures" The Imperial Rega...

Regalia are items that symbolize royal authority and serve as proof of a legitimate sovereign. In Japan, the Emperor also possesses regalia that validate this legitimacy: the Yata no Kagami...

What is a Ninja?

What is a Ninja?

When you think of a ninja, what kind of image comes to mind? In recent years, research has been progressing in Japan to uncover the true nature of ninjas. What...

What is a Ninja?

When you think of a ninja, what kind of image comes to mind? In recent years, research has been progressing in Japan to uncover the true nature of ninjas. What...

The three types of characters in the Japanese language.

The three types of characters in the Japanese l...

The Japanese language utilizes three types of characters: "kanji," "hiragana," and "katakana." Why has the language evolved in such a way?

The three types of characters in the Japanese l...

The Japanese language utilizes three types of characters: "kanji," "hiragana," and "katakana." Why has the language evolved in such a way?

How to visit a shrine in Japan.

How to visit a shrine in Japan.

This time, I will explain the etiquette for visiting a Shinto shrine in Japan.This guide will focus on the proper way to pay your respects at a shrine.

How to visit a shrine in Japan.

This time, I will explain the etiquette for visiting a Shinto shrine in Japan.This guide will focus on the proper way to pay your respects at a shrine.

What is the Warring States Period in Japan?

What is the Warring States Period in Japan?

The Japanese Warring States period, or Sengoku period, refers to a time of frequent conflicts from the late 15th to the late 16th century.The catalyst was a succession dispute over...

What is the Warring States Period in Japan?

The Japanese Warring States period, or Sengoku period, refers to a time of frequent conflicts from the late 15th to the late 16th century.The catalyst was a succession dispute over...

In Shinto, deity dwells everywhere.

What’s the Difference Between Temples and Shrines?

What is Shinto? When Buddhism was introduced to Japan, a land with a polytheistic tradition, it naturally led to conflict.

What’s the Difference Between Temples and Shrines?

What is Shinto? When Buddhism was introduced to Japan, a land with a polytheistic tradition, it naturally led to conflict.