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Magical Mermaids of Japanese Folklore
... Swancer, B., 2015. The Mysterious Mermaids of Japan. [Online] Available at: ...
dhwty - 22/04/2016 - 14:53
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Unique burial method in Medieval Japan may be linked to social stigma against leprosy
... performed during the 15 th to 18 th centuries in eastern Japan may be associated with social stigma against certain ... a total of 105 Nabe-kaburi burials have been excavated in Japan. Various types of pots were used to cover the heads, ... for someone who died during the “Bon” period in Japan. The “Bon” is the Japanese ritual ceremony to ...
aprilholloway - 08/02/2014 - 01:57
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Finding Zen in the World’s Most Famous Rock Garden
... is a Zen Temple located in the northwestern part of Kyoto, Japan. This well-known temple was built during the 15th ... which is regarded as the most famous of its kind in Japan. Ryōanji, translated as Peaceful Dragon Temple, is a Zen Temple located in the northwestern part of Kyoto, Japan. This well-known temple was built during the 15th ...
dhwty - 27/01/2017 - 01:56
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The Allure of Blackened Teeth: A Traditional Japanese Sign of Beauty
... even South America, it is most commonly associated with Japan. Ohaguro (which may be translated as ‘blackened ... even South America, it is most commonly associated with Japan. It is undeniable that traits deemed attractive and ... century black teeth was regarded as a sign of beauty in Japan. Nevertheless, blackened teeth were more than just a ...
dhwty - 30/09/2020 - 22:20
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The Brutality and Delicacy of Samurai Armor: Superior Protection with a God-like Aesthetic
... class emerged around the 8th century. Up until that time, Japan’s imperial army was made up of conscripted peasants. ... 2013). The Honorable Death: Samurai and Suicide in Feudal Japan The Amazing Story of Yasuke: The Forgotten African ... samurai working for shoguns were the ruling class of Japan. A Samurai’s Suit of Armor The life of a samurai was ...
Kerry Sullivan - 22/05/2019 - 01:36
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Remains of castle built by powerful Japanese feudal leader unearthed in Kyoto
... high and 2 meters across. Hideyoshi, said to be one of Japan’s three Great Unifiers, commissioned the construction ... Senda, an expert on the archaeology of castles, told The Japan Times . “The long stone walls found this time show ... Hideyoshi, who had a great influence on castle-building in Japan,” said Hitoshi Nakai, a professor in the University ...
Mark Miller - 22/06/2015 - 22:06
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Researchers in Japan Discover the Secrets Behind Magic Mirrors and a Mysterious Shaman Queen
... on the back as light reflects off of the front. In Japan, magic mirrors were believed to help their users to ... The mirror was found in the Higashinomiya tomb in Aichi, Japan and has been associated with the queen because some of ... actually created by Chinese artisans living in asylum in Japan – but most Japanese archaeologists disagree. Top ...
aprilholloway - 08/12/2017 - 01:51
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World’s Oldest Japanese Mask Unearthed
... known Japanese mask at the Daifuku archaeological site in Japan. The finding suggests possible cultural links between this area of western Japan and China. The fragment consists of the left side of ... Indonesia, and China Until now, the oldest wooden mask in Japan, which was unearthed at the nearby Makimuku site, dates ...
aprilholloway - 02/06/2013 - 12:46
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Buddhist Art Found Hidden from the Naked Eye in Japanese Temple
... several surprising discoveries to be made. Now, experts in Japan have used infrared camera technology to discover eight ... several surprising discoveries to be made. Now, experts in Japan have used infrared camera technology to discover eight ... Kannon statue.” The Kudara Kannon statue is one of Japan’s most famous pieces of art and it is held at the ...
Ed Whelan - 15/08/2020 - 19:07
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The Aokigahara Forest of Japan: Many Enter, But Few Walk Out Alive
... Aokigahara forest is situated on the north-western side of Japan’s famous Mount Fuji. Over the centuries, many ... Aokigahara forest is situated on the north-western side of Japan’s famous Mount Fuji. It was born 1,100 years ago, ... to the World Health Organization, the suicide rate in Japan is 25.8 per 100,000 people, which makes it the highest ...
Joanna Gillan - 16/09/2020 - 20:56
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Evidence of Long-Lost Temple Pagoda Unearthed in Japan
Archaeologists in Kyoto, Japan believe that they have found the remains of an ancient ... to learn more about the city when it was the capital of Japan. Archaeologists in Kyoto , Japan believe that they have found the remains of an ancient ...
Ed Whelan - 07/11/2019 - 16:23
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Kakure Kirishitan: Japan’s Forbidden Faith (Video)
In 1614, a storm of persecution raged across Japan as Christianity was declared illegal. In 1614, a storm of persecution raged across Japan as Christianity was declared illegal. The crackdown led ... that the sun finally rose on their hidden world. With Japan's isolation ending, the Hidden Christians emerged, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 02/06/2023 - 01:55
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Ancient Dogu Figurines With Large Goggle-eyes Defy Scholarly Explanation
... 2. Shakōki-dogu, 1000-400 BC. Tokyo National Museum, Japan. "Goggle-eyed type." (Rc 13/ CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Figurines ... Stone Circles is an ancient ruins in Kazuno City, Akita, Japan. The site is the largest stone circle in Japan. ( 掬茶/ CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Sacred Context: Dogu's Ritual ...
Riley Winters - 13/08/2023 - 22:58
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The Poetry Behind the Tale of Genji, A Heian Prince of Japan
Written in the early 11th century Japan, Genji Monogatari (源氏物語, The Tale of Genji) ... and a worthy friend. Written in the early 11th century Japan, Genji Monogatari (源氏物語, T he Tale of Genji ) ... to the culture of the aristocracy in early Heian Japan (794 – 1185 AD) ranging from its forms of ...
MartiniF - 08/06/2020 - 11:09
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Ubasute: Is the Ancient Tradition of Dumping the Elderly in a Forest Encouraging Modern Murder?
... today that ubasute is being ‘revived’ in modern day Japan, albeit in a slightly different form. The abandoned old ... that this practice will become more common in the future . Japan's finance minister tells elderly they should 'hurry up ... Shomaker, T., 2017. Japan's Haunted Forest. [Online] Available at: ...
dhwty - 24/02/2019 - 18:57
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The Art Of Noh: 14th-Century Japanese Dance Drama
... at Dōgō Noh Stage in Dōgo Onsen, Matsuyama, Japan. ( CC BY-SA 2.0) Masks Of The Greeks For thousands of ...
MartiniF - 30/07/2021 - 20:57
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Kamakura’s Sixteen Wells: One of the Mysteries of Kazo-ji Temple
... group of sacred wells at the Kaizo-ji Temple in Kamakura, Japan. The Sixteen Wells are located in a small grotto near ... group of sacred wells at the Kaizo-ji Temple in Kamakura , Japan. The Sixteen Wells are located in a small grotto near ... in Kamakura, which was once the political capital of Japan. Kamakura is situated in east-central Honshu, in ...
dhwty - 26/07/2020 - 14:05
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Tomoe Gozen - A fearsome Japanese Female Warrior of the 12th Century
... of Palmyra. Like most other societies, warfare in feudal Japan was a mostly male affair. Yet, even in this society, ... out first that it was not uncommon for women in feudal Japan to receive martial training. Between the 12 th and 19 ... fearless warrior and rider. Portrait by Utagawa Kunimasa, Japan 1797. ( Wikimedia Commons ) It is unlikely that anyone ...
dhwty - 29/04/2015 - 15:05
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Japan’s Ancient Secret to Better Cognitive Memory (Video)
Japan's ancient secret to better cognitive memory lies in the ... globally but remains prevalent in Japanese education. Japan's ancient secret to better cognitive memory lies in the ... prevalent in Japanese education. Thousands of students in Japan continue to learn proficiency on the abacus, a skill ...
Joanna Gillan - 16/03/2023 - 19:55
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Sokushinbutsu and the ancient Japanese monks that mummified themselves to death
... In Living Buddhas: The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, Japan , Ken Jeremiah points out that many religions have ... many of whom can be visited in various temples in Japan. The most famous is Shinnyokai Shonin of the ... image: The body of Shinnyokai Shonin, found in Oaminaka, Japan. He had practiced self-mummification. Photo Credit: Ken ...
aprilholloway - 09/11/2014 - 22:16