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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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What did Japan want in WW2? | Japanese Empire, Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Hirohito
What did Japan want in WW2? | Japanese Empire, Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Hirohito
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What is the Shinto Religion?
Shinto is a religion as Japanese as the cherry blossom and the mech suit. Today, we're gonna take a dive into this ancient and unique faith to redefine what we even call a religion.
Religion for Breakfast
What is Shinto?
What is Shinto? This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series introducing what some call the indigenous Japanese religion. What is it all about? What are kami? And how do people practice it?
Religion for Breakfast
When Shinto Became a “Religion"
In this episode we examine the topic: When Shinto Became a “Religion"
Religion for Breakfast
Can Shinto Become a Global Religion?
In this video we ask: Can Shinto Become a Global Religion?
Religion for Breakfast
How Japanese Religion Influenced Pokémon
Most people know that Pokémon is a Japanese video game, but did you know that many Pokémon designs were influenced by Japanese religion, mythology, and folklore? If you look closely, you can see Shintoism and Buddhism throughout the...
Religion for Breakfast
Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
Curated Video
Discovering Tokyo: History, Culture, and Must-See Sights
The world’s most populous area with 35 million people and one of the most expensive to live in - Tokyo. Explore and find out why Tokyo is worth a visit. The city is teeming with history, culture and sites.
Religion for Breakfast
What is Mario's Religion?
Is Mario religious? If so, what is his religion? In this video, we explore the State Religion of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Religion for Breakfast
Buddhism and Shinto Explained: A Complicated History
In this episode we examine the topic: Buddhism and Shinto Explained: A Complicated History
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Culture
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of Japan's unique cultural elements.
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CLEAN : Michelle Obama has a go with Japanese traditional drums
CLEAN : Michelle Obama has a go with Japanese traditional drums
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Japanese Shinto monks walk over burning wood.
Japanese Shinto monks walk over burning wood.
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Shinto festival attendees carry portable shrine
Japanese shrine, Mikoshi, being carried in annual Shinto festival / aerials Mikoshi shrine carried on shoulders / MS two festival-goers in masks / Note: exact month/day not known
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Funeral procession of Empress Dowager Teimei of Japan in cemetery in Tokyo
Two shots of tomb and tent over it where Empress Dowager Teimei will be interred / two shots of Shinto priests carrying banners marching in front of funeral procession / two shots of priests carrying religious objects in procession /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Funeral ceremony for Empress Dowager Teimei in cemetery in Tokyo
Hearse carrying casket containing body of Empress Dowager Teimei momentarily at rest in cemetery, crowds on either side / two shots of hearse rolling forwards past camera / Emperor Hirohito, son of Empress Dowager, walks along behind...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Japan's Hirohito visits the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo for the first time since the end of World War II
Title: "Emperor Leads Homage to War Dead" superimposed over Empress Nagako and entourage procession / standing crowd waiting for arrival of emperor at the Yasukuni Shrine war memorial / VS crowd seated on ground waiting / LS Empress...
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Shinagawa Shrine fest
- Portable Shrine is transported up the stairs at Shinagawa Shrine Fest in Tokyo, Japan
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SYND 1-1-70 SHINTO MISSION CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Priests and converts celebrate eight bithday of Japan's only religious, Shinto mission in Africa, in anniversary service:
1) gv exterior mission station in Brazzaville
2) ms interior of mission, priest in black Tenriyko Kimonos at...
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Yasukuni Shrine (Shinto Shrine)
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Thirty men and women plunged into freezing water outside the Kanda Myojin Shinto shrine on Saturday in the annual ritual at the central Tokyo shrine.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: Ice water baths in Japan
CAPTION: Despite temperatures of 48 degrees participants splashed themselves with the icy water in a ceremony to cleanse the mind and body ready for the new year. (Jan. 10)
DATELINE: Tokyo -...
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Details of Torii Gates, Fishimi Inari, Talsha Shrine, Japan Asia
Details of Torii Gates, Fishimi Inari, Talsha Shrine, Japan Asia