Culture

Culture

Japanese culture has been shaped over centuries through a deep view of nature and the accumulation of everyday life.
In this category, we explore belief, daily customs, and traditional aesthetics, organizing them alongside their historical and regional contexts.

Joya no Kane – The Bell that Marks an Ending and a Beginning

Joya no Kane – The Bell that Marks an Ending and a BeginningOn New Year’s Eve in Japan, if you listen closely as the nig...

CultureEvents & Festivals

Mountain Worship in Japan – Deities Dwelling in the Mountains

Why have the Japanese long seen gods dwelling in mountains? From Jomon-era nature worship and Shugendo practice to the sacred presence of Mount Fuji, Dewa Sanzan, Hakusan, and the Kumano shrines, this article explores Japan’s tradition of mountain worship and its enduring culture of reverence for nature.

CultureJapanese Spirit

Zazen — The State of “Nothingness” Found in Stillness

Zazen — The State of “Nothingness” Found in StillnessIn our busy, fast-paced world, many of us have lost the moments whe...

CultureJapanese Spirit

The Wave That Shook the World — The Journey of Katsushika Hokusai

Discover the life and legacy of Katsushika Hokusai, master of The Great Wave off Kanagawa.From over 30,000 works to his influence on Western art and Impressionism, explore the endless curiosity that shaped this iconic Japanese artist.

Beautiful Japanese — Words That Hold Landscapes

Beautiful Japanese — Words That Hold LandscapesJapanese is a beautiful language.We use it every day without thinking, ye...

CultureJapanese Spirit

Family Crests and the Stories They Tell of Japanese Families and History

Family Crests and the Stories They Tell of Japanese Families and HistoryIf you look closely at street corners or old bui...

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