Bushido

Japanese Folktale Series

🇯🇵 A Tale of Mysticism and Passion: The Flute and Sword of Love Resounding in Lake Towada

Dive deep into the Japanese folktale of Akakami (Red God) and Kurokami (Black God), a fierce love rivalry over the Towada Lake Goddess. Discover how one god's heartbreaking sigh created the Tsugaru Strait and its deep ties to Japanese culture, animism, and the preference for compassion over brute force.
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Why Japanese Hospitality Doesn’t Ask for Anything in Return: The Philosophy Behind Omotenashi

Discover why Japanese hospitality is offered without expecting anything in return. Explore the philosophy of omotenashi rooted in tea ceremony, Zen, and bushido.
“Why Japan?” Series

Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Discover the cultural and philosophical meaning behind bowing in Japan. From samurai traditions to modern etiquette, explore how this silent gesture expresses respect, emotion, and harmony.
Japanese History

🇯🇵What Is Seppuku? The Japanese Way of Dying with Honor and Responsibility

Discover the meaning behind seppuku, the samurai ritual of self-disembowelment. Explore its cultural roots, ethical significance, and how its spirit lives on in modern Japan.