Pages for learning Japanese about religion and shrines, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to Japanese funeral and memorial customs including wake, ceremony procedures, dress code, condolence money etiquette, and ongoing memorial services, written for foreigners attending or learning about these.
Guide to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, covering its meaning, 560-year history, the three major schools, five main styles, foundational rules, and instructions for creating a first arrangement.
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Iaido Terminology A-Z Iaido terminology was supplied by Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D. ashi: foot.
How to visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan respectfully. The proper etiquette, customs, and what to do at each type of sacred site.
Explains Ashura, warrior demigods in Japanese Buddhist cosmology, their realm within the six realms of rebirth, origins in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and significance in Japanese temple art and modern culture.
Overview of Japanese history from 710 to 1185, covering the Nara and Heian periods, the rise of the samurai class, and major political developments. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese history and culture.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year, with descriptions of traditions, locations, and dates. Helps learners understand Japanese culture and plan visits to significant cultural events.
Guide to the chōzu hand purification ritual performed at Japanese shrines, explaining its mythological origins, step-by-step technique, and cultural significance for visitors.
Article exploring wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic philosophy centered on beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
Article exploring moss culture in Japanese gardens and aesthetics, from ancient temple design to modern terrariums.
Travel guide for the city of Tokyo, Japan.
Guide to Japanese cultural experiences at shrines and temples, including omikuji fortune slips, goshuin sacred stamps, and traditional customs, with walking routes through Tokyo for travelers.
Explores Japanese philosophical concepts and untranslatable words like ikigai, wabi-sabi, and mono no aware with explanations of how they shape daily life and worldview.
Explains the origins, Buddhist roles, and symbolism of Gozuki and Mezuki, the ox-headed and horse-headed guardians of the underworld in Japanese folklore, including their connections to Chinese traditions and appearance.
Archive of articles about Japanese culture, history, customs, and travel covering topics like gift-giving etiquette, onsen traditions, Tokyo and Kyoto guides, and Japanese society.
Explores the history, philosophy, and aesthetics of sado (the Japanese tea ceremony), including its origins, the influential tea master Sen no Rikyu, and connections to Zen Buddhism and wabi-sabi.
Guide to visiting Japanese shrines for tourists and learners, covering proper etiquette, the meaning of ritual practices, how to distinguish shrines from temples, and suggestions for collecting stamps and trying local.
Construction for Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine was founded in the seventh century, and it sits right in the middle of Gion, the city’s geisha quarter.
Introduces classic and contemporary kabuki plays for learners of Japanese culture, describing famous masterpieces like Chushingura and their historical backgrounds with plot summaries and performance highlights.
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