Nov. 22, 2009: Buddhism transition

Speaking as a Japanese, Buddhism has varied across the ages: from the original Buddhism, through Mahayana Buddhism, and Japanese Buddhism.

Nov. 13, 2009: Japanese aesthetics

Japan's substratum culture that people see gods behind beautiful nature has created another aesthetic feeling, which has been piled up on it.

Nov.6, 2009: Momijigari or Autumn Leaves Viewing

Enjoy Autumn Leaves Viewing in and around Nara while giving a thought to its 1300-year-history.

Nov.4, 2009: Japanese see gods behind nature

It's my opinion that ancient Japanese people felt kami or a divine spirit when seeing beautiful natural things. I also feel that such a feeling has been programmed into our own DNA, and has made Japan's substratum culture.