Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

This Nippon.com feature takes a look at aspects of everyday life and society in Japan, digging into the history and culture impacting how people enjoy their days in the contemporary age.

Here, Okusa walks us through myriad ways to imbue your everyday with Japanese ... Zen, the Japanese school of Buddhism, is woven into the way of life in Japan. But while meditation is a central ...

By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent weight gain. Adopting these principles into daily life can not ...