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Buddhism: Path of Enlightenment in Japanese Society
Buddhism is one of the major religions in Japan and the fourth largest practiced belief in the world . Buddhism has had a huge impact on Japanese society… Continue Reading
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Torii – Gates to the Sacred Grounds
You have probably seen Torii in photos from Japan without knowing what they really are. Torii are the entrance gates to Shinto shrines . Not only do they… Continue Reading
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The Death Penalty in Japan
As you know, the issue of the death penalty is highly discussed worldwide. There are many countries that throughout their history had capital punishment as part of their… Continue Reading
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Yoshiaki Shiraishi – Inventor of “Kaitenzushi”
It took 10 years for Yoshiaki Shiraishi to develop the rotating sushi machine, better known in Japan as “Kaitenzushi”. However, an extra that its inventor was looking for… Continue Reading
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The Presence of the Cat in Japanese Culture
Take a quick look at anything related to Japanese pop culture and you’ll see that Japan loves cats: Hello Kitty, brown Neko, Electronic Cat Ears that respond to… Continue Reading
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The Smallest Castle in the World created in Japan
A 0.217mm model of Fukuyama Castle has been created by a precision metal parts manufacturer in that city in western Japan to be as small as the thickness… Continue Reading
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