Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years. From ...

Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

The prefecture's new art museum aims to engage the community through interactive activities rather than merely showcasing boundary-pushing art.

The Japanese anime epic fantasy movie, released in 2006, is directed by Gorō Miyazaki in his directorial debut. It follows a ...

It may be a decorative piece that has rested on a mantle or shelf through birthdays, weddings, graduations and funerals.

The film reflects Shinto principles by portraying nature as sacred and inhabited by “kami,” or spiritual beings. It emphasizes harmony between humans and the environment and the consequences ...

Kamichu! is a supernatural comedy anime that follows Yurie, a shy middle school student who suddenly becomes a Shinto god/kami with divine abilities. Struggling to control her abilities ...

From floating shrines and striking synagogues to golden monuments and sprawling sacrificial sites, these are the most ...

There's an inescapable symbolism embedded in the film's central location: initially constructed as a dwelling for kami (the deities of the Shinto religion), this ancient shrine by the ocean's edge ...