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Steaming pot of chanko nabe with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots and greens in a light broth

Steaming pot of chanko nabe with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots and greens in a light broth

Chanko Nabe: The Sumo Hot Pot That Is Way More Interesting Than "Big Soup"

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Apr 163 min read

Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a prime example of Shinbutsu-shugo, the historical Japanese syncretism that blended Shintoism and Buddhism. Rebuilt in 1651, it embodies the Edo-period fusion of these belief systems, where Shinto shrines frequently shared spaces with Buddhist temples, reflecting a unified religious landscape.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a prime example of Shinbutsu-shugo, the historical Japanese syncretism that blended Shintoism and Buddhism. Rebuilt in 1651, it embodies the Edo-period fusion of these belief systems, where Shinto shrines frequently shared spaces with Buddhist temples, reflecting a unified religious landscape.

What Is Syncretism in Japan?

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Apr 145 min read

Torii gate with sacred rope and white paper streamers at a Japanese Shinto shrine

Torii gate with sacred rope and white paper streamers at a Japanese Shinto shrine

Shrine or Temple? A Quick Decoder for Japan’s Sacred Places

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Apr 124 min read

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Mar 263 min read

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