Understanding Japan

Published on : 05/10/2014
by : C.W.

Thème - Comprendre le Japon — © Jie, Unsplash

Near and far, familiar and unknown

Too often, the Japan is considered impermeable, mysterious ... Not really. Understanding Japan is to understand the country, its people, arts and beliefs. Bliss.

Understanding Japan

Shinto & Shrines

A guide for travellers to Japan on Shintoism and visiting shrines with information sourced from a 17th generation Shinto Priestess.

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Christmas in japan

Year after year, the Christmas spirit has managed to find its place in a Japan that worships gifts.

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The bakeneko, the legend of the "monster cat"

At the origin of a centuries-old superstition, the bakeneko or "monster-cat" is both feared and celebrated...Its long tail allows it to stand up, and it is even said to have the gift of ra

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