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Sacred Women Who Dance with Gods: The Miko Priestess Tradition and Ame-no-Uzume, Japan’s First Divine Shaman
When visiting a Shinto shrine in Japan, you may encounter young women dressed in distinctive red and white…
The Legendary Ranjatai: Japan’s Most Sacred Incense Wood That Captivated Oda Nobunaga
In the ancent city of Nara, within the hallowed halls of Todai-ji temple's Shosoin repository, lies a piece…
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Kekkai: Sacred Barriers in Japanese Culture – The Mystical Power of Shimenawa at Shinto Shrines
If you've watched popular anime like Inuyasha, Jujutsu Kaisen, or Kekkaishi, you've likely encountered the mysterious concept of…
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Ryomen Sukuna: The Ancient Japanese Demon King Behind Jujutsu Kaisen’s Most Feared Villain
In the phenomenally successful anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen, which has captivated audiences worldwide since 2020, the…
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The Essence of Hamaya: Japan’s Sacred Arrow of Protection and Its Millennium-Long Design Legacy
The hamaya stands as an indispensable element of Japan's New Year landscape. The meaning embedded in this single…
Japanese Oni Illustrations: The Protective Demon Art of Ganzan Daishi
While researching ancient Japanese manuscripts for historical illustrations, I stumbled upon a remarkable image in a text called…
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Japanese Mysticism – Jujutsu: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Influence
The global success of anime series like "Jujutsu Kaisen" has recently thrust Japanese mysticism into the international spotlight.…