Author: Suna Kim Yang
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Shugendō: The Mountain Ascetics of Japan
Read more: Shugendō: The Mountain Ascetics of JapanAcross Japan, mountains have long been regarded as places where the boundary between the human world and the spiritual realm becomes thinner. Beyond their…
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Forest Shrines and Sacred Trees
Read more: Forest Shrines and Sacred TreesIn Japan, forests are often more than natural environments. Around many Shinto shrines, trees and wooded areas have been preserved as sacred spaces where…
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Obon: Honouring the Ancestors
Read more: Obon: Honouring the AncestorsAmong Japan’s most important seasonal traditions, Obon (お盆) is a period dedicated to remembering and honouring ancestors. Although often described as a Buddhist custom,…
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The Floating Torii of Miyajima
Read more: The Floating Torii of MiyajimaFew images represent the connection between Japanese spirituality and the natural world as vividly as the great torii gate of Miyajima. Standing in the…
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The World of Noh Theatre
Read more: The World of Noh TheatreAmong Japan’s traditional performing arts, Noh theatre stands out for its unique approach to storytelling. Rather than relying on realistic acting, elaborate scenery or…
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Hidden Streets of Kyoto
Read more: Hidden Streets of KyotoKyoto is often associated with its most famous landmarks: ancient temples, elegant gardens and traditional neighbourhoods that attract visitors from around the world. Yet…