Teacher embraces harmony lesson that comes from Japanese martial art
Craig Naylor moves around the dojo with ease and intention. He walks over to a stand holding a framed black and white photo of Morihei Ueshiba. A shrine for the martial art of Aikido founder, who died ...
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
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Kyudo: A look into Japan’s oldest martial art
Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...
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The Most Important Person (in Japanese Food) You’ve Never Heard Of
Since Saori Kawano moved to New York City in 1978, she has become an invaluable link between Japanese and American chefs.Credit...Cole Saladino for The New York Times Supported by By Julia Moskin ...