Anime has become a global phenomenon. But even though millions of people watch it, many do not realize how deeply it draws on Japanese religious traditions. In this course, students learn to look ...

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Buddhism first entered Japan and gradually transformed the spiritual and political landscape. From its arrival via Korea to its acceptance by the ...

Ram Krishnan told Fortune that he uses a pie chart to split his hours between his five priorities, and audits the split every few months.

NewJeans' debut Japanese single 'Supernatural' has topped Japan’s Oricon and Line Music charts since its June 20 release. They have also reached #3 on ...

Creepy Nuts, SixTONES & Mrs. GREEN APPLE Top Billboard Japan’s 2024 Mid-Year Charts The Billboard Japan 2024 mid-year charts tally the weeks from Nov. 27, 2023, through May 26, 2024.

(Sightings) — The recent anime film both draws inspiration from Japanese religions and functions as a source of inspiration for religious practices.

We've said it once and we'll say it again: direct sequels are a harder sell than most people realise. The latest Japanese sales numbers are in, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the big talking point ...

They are popular because they are popular, which is a circular argument that suits a pie chart. But there are some serious downsides to using the humble pie.

Japan’s government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch in Japan following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022.

A weak yen, post-pandemic inflation and the Russia-Ukraine war are putting pressure on Japan's central bank to reconsider its longtime commitment to ultraloose monetary policy.

About 70% of people in Japan have similar nonreligious feelings, according to surveys. Their responses reflect a long history of pragmatism about traditional religions, which often serve more as ...