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Monday, May 10, 2010
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Japanese Mythology, Legends, Lore & Animal Tales
Many Japanese legends and myths about talking animals and animal tales are intrinsic to Shinto belief & the people of ancient Japan. Stories of fox, dog & cat are common
Early History of Japan & Gifts of Ancient Korea
Early history of Japan was influenced by conquest of Korea. Korean gifts to Japanese included art of writing in Chinese characters & Buddhism & China gave Good Luck Gods
Shinto & Ancient Japanese Legends about Flowers
Brief look at some ancient Japanese legends, Shinto Beliefs & Myths about flowers, trees, plants, blossom & nature which may have led to Japan's love of garden art forms.
Japanese Culture–Cherry Blossom Season Hanami
Hanami is an aspect of Japanese Culture, or Cherry Blossom Season. Picnics under trees laden with sakura blossoms & viewing palaces & pagodas framed with pretty blooms.
Shinto Belief and Japanese Gods of Ancient Myth
Some details of the Japanese Gods of the Shinto Belief System. The Gods Susano, Inari & 7 Gods of Good Luck Hotei, Jurojin, Fukurokuju, Bishamon, Daikoku, Benten & Ebisu
Japan: Creation Myths & Ancient Japanese Legends
Importance of the Shinto faith has given Japan many ancient legends. Discussion of creation myths, Mount Fuji, Imperial Japanese Emperor & origins of the dance Kagura.
Shinto, Buddhism & Confucianism, Key to Japanese
Modern Japan & Japanese Industry succeeded due to discipline & ethics of people with belief or faith in Buddhism, Shinto or Confucianism. Strict ritual & ethical codes.
Meiji Restoration Creates Roots of Modern Japan
January 1868 was the date for a major Samurai rebellion in Japan & restoration of Emperor ruler. This new regime marks start of Japanese Westernization & Modernization.
History of Japan - A Study in Discipline
Japan under Shogun rule is a fascinating study of development of a feudal caste system with Samurai model of Confucius laws leading to a society of Japanese discipline.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Created by Buddhist Monks
The beauty of traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony is an art form created by Buddhist Monks, to achieve harmony. The Tea House ceremony is held near tranquil water gardens.
Home Life in Samurai JapanThe first task for Japanese housewives after the family awoke each morning was to gather up their neck-pillows and mattresses and put them away in a cupboard.
Medicine and Magic in Samurai JapanMedicine in Samurai Japan depended on "brew-it-yourself" mixtures, quack doctors, weird patent concoctions and, if all else failed, on curing by sorcery and magic.
The End of Infancy in Samurai JapanIn Samurai Japan, "official" infancy lasted quite a long time. It did not come to an end until girls were six years old and boys, seven, or when a child began to speak.
Born in Samurai JapanIn Samurai Japan, a baby's birth was often kept secret. So many infants died at or soon after being born that survival had to be certain before its existence was reveale
Otokichi,The First Japanese to Arrive in AmericaOtokichi and two others became the first Japanese to arrive in America. Otokichi accepted his fate in exile and dedicated his life as a bridge between Japan and the West.
Shiro Ishii and the Unit 731 Prison CampUnder the leadership of Shiro Ishii the Japanese carried out experiments on human guinea pigs - known as marutas - from 1933 until the end of the Second World War.
Looking for Lt. Onoda, the Panda, & the SnowmanWhen many attempts by others failed, Suzuki Norio succeeded in bringing Lt. Onoda who was hiding on an island in the Philippines, back to Japan, 29 years after the war.
Ben Blakeney an American Defense Lawyer in JapanIn the summer of 1945, WWII ended following the U.S. droppings of the two atomic bombs on Japan. Despite the fact the war was over, there was yet a battle taking place
Are Japanese Religious?In Japan, it is customary to visit a Shinto shrine to celebrate a baby's birth, and conduct Budhhist funeral rituals after death.
Mother of Two Thousand ChildrenFollowing the defeat of WWII, while many Japanese racially mixed babies were abondoned by their parents, Miki Sawada dedicated her life to take care of the orphans.
Che Guevara, His Affections for HiroshimaIn July of 1959, less than a year after the Cuban Revolution, Ernesto "Che" Guevara landed in Japan in his signature olive green military outfit. He was 31 years-old.
Aesop's Fables and Ethics Education in JapanAesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
The Day the Bomb Fell on NagasakiA diary kept reverently for fifty years by a surgeon's family opens a window on the reality of what happens when a city is condemned to death.
Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto MusashiThe most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
Japan's Denial of The Rape of NankingEven before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
Lifestyle and History of the GeishaThe geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment.
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
Japanese Religious HistoryAn overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
Japanese BuddhismAn overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
Early Japanese ReligionAn overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
Why did Japan go to War?The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?
Samurai Women WarriorsThe women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
The Tram Girls of Hiroshima62 Years ago today the Japanese Emperor's Tram Girls, some as young as 14, worked desperately to bring their city back from devastation.
Douglas MacArthur in JapanDouglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
Read more at Suite101: Japanese History http://japanese-history.suite101.com/#ixzz0nU90Q1BQ
Many Japanese legends and myths about talking animals and animal tales are intrinsic to Shinto belief & the people of ancient Japan. Stories of fox, dog & cat are common
Early history of Japan was influenced by conquest of Korea. Korean gifts to Japanese included art of writing in Chinese characters & Buddhism & China gave Good Luck Gods
Brief look at some ancient Japanese legends, Shinto Beliefs & Myths about flowers, trees, plants, blossom & nature which may have led to Japan's love of garden art forms.
Hanami is an aspect of Japanese Culture, or Cherry Blossom Season. Picnics under trees laden with sakura blossoms & viewing palaces & pagodas framed with pretty blooms.
Some details of the Japanese Gods of the Shinto Belief System. The Gods Susano, Inari & 7 Gods of Good Luck Hotei, Jurojin, Fukurokuju, Bishamon, Daikoku, Benten & Ebisu
Importance of the Shinto faith has given Japan many ancient legends. Discussion of creation myths, Mount Fuji, Imperial Japanese Emperor & origins of the dance Kagura.
Modern Japan & Japanese Industry succeeded due to discipline & ethics of people with belief or faith in Buddhism, Shinto or Confucianism. Strict ritual & ethical codes.
January 1868 was the date for a major Samurai rebellion in Japan & restoration of Emperor ruler. This new regime marks start of Japanese Westernization & Modernization.
Japan under Shogun rule is a fascinating study of development of a feudal caste system with Samurai model of Confucius laws leading to a society of Japanese discipline.
The beauty of traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony is an art form created by Buddhist Monks, to achieve harmony. The Tea House ceremony is held near tranquil water gardens.
The first task for Japanese housewives after the family awoke each morning was to gather up their neck-pillows and mattresses and put them away in a cupboard.
Medicine in Samurai Japan depended on "brew-it-yourself" mixtures, quack doctors, weird patent concoctions and, if all else failed, on curing by sorcery and magic.
In Samurai Japan, "official" infancy lasted quite a long time. It did not come to an end until girls were six years old and boys, seven, or when a child began to speak.
In Samurai Japan, a baby's birth was often kept secret. So many infants died at or soon after being born that survival had to be certain before its existence was reveale
Otokichi and two others became the first Japanese to arrive in America. Otokichi accepted his fate in exile and dedicated his life as a bridge between Japan and the West.
Under the leadership of Shiro Ishii the Japanese carried out experiments on human guinea pigs - known as marutas - from 1933 until the end of the Second World War.
When many attempts by others failed, Suzuki Norio succeeded in bringing Lt. Onoda who was hiding on an island in the Philippines, back to Japan, 29 years after the war.
In the summer of 1945, WWII ended following the U.S. droppings of the two atomic bombs on Japan. Despite the fact the war was over, there was yet a battle taking place
In Japan, it is customary to visit a Shinto shrine to celebrate a baby's birth, and conduct Budhhist funeral rituals after death.
Following the defeat of WWII, while many Japanese racially mixed babies were abondoned by their parents, Miki Sawada dedicated her life to take care of the orphans.
In July of 1959, less than a year after the Cuban Revolution, Ernesto "Che" Guevara landed in Japan in his signature olive green military outfit. He was 31 years-old.
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
A diary kept reverently for fifty years by a surgeon's family opens a window on the reality of what happens when a city is condemned to death.
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
The geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment.
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
62 Years ago today the Japanese Emperor's Tram Girls, some as young as 14, worked desperately to bring their city back from devastation.
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
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