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Japan's sumo association turns 100 - but the sport's rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

Sumo preserves Shinto-derived ceremonial practices within a modern regulated sport, with rituals like salt throwing and clapping that shape foreign perceptions of Japan.

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

The Misogi Challenge: This Year's Resilience Ritual

Undertake one annual Misogi: a single, high-risk, deeply challenging task that can reshape habits, resilience, and daily life long after the event.

Philosophy

fromThe Conversation

3 months ago

Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime

Using anime can effectively teach Buddhist and Shintō concepts in a classroom setting.

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Japan's sumo association turns 100 - but the sport's rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

The Misogi Challenge: This Year's Resilience Ritual

Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime

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