all central to Shinto beliefs. But does Miyazaki himself consider his films religious? This video explores his views on spirituality, the way his work blends folklore with personal philosophy ...

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

Rooted in Confucian ethics, Zen Buddhism and Shinto beliefs, this code emphasizes loyalty, self-sacrifice and duty to protect others. His mother’s teaching – “The strong must protect the ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...