🍃 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 6)
The stone stairway to Usa Hachiman Shrine invites pilgrims into centuries of faith and national guardianship. Discover how this sacred path reflects Japan’s enduring commitment to imperial legitimacy.
🍃 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 5)
Usa Hachiman Shrine shaped Japan’s history with oracles that defended the imperial line. Discover its role in the Dōkyō incident and Wake no Kiyomaro’s legacy.
🍃 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 4)
Wake no Kiyomaro’s return from exile marked a triumph of legitimacy over ambition. Learn how his restoration at court reinforced the sacred continuity of Japan’s imperial line.
🍃 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 3)
The Dōkyō Incident, Part I – The Oracle and the Imperial Envoy 道鏡事件前篇 ― 神託と勅使 In 769, Wake no Kiyomaro stood b […]
🍃 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 2)
Wake no Hiromushi and the Origins of Foster Care 第2回：和気清麻呂と姉・広虫 — 8世紀の里親と慈悲 Wake no Hiromushi, the elder siste […]
🍊 Series: Learning from Wake no Kiyomaro (Part 1)
Mikan, Emperor Suinin, and the Gift from the Eternal Land （シリーズ：和気清麻呂に学ぶ 第1回 みかん、垂仁天皇、そして常世からの贈り物） Peel a mika […]
Raiden Tameemon: Japan’s Undefeated Sumo Legend and the Spirit of Bushido
Discover the story of Raiden Tameemon, Japan’s undefeated sumo legend. With 254 victories, unmatched humility, and a life guided by Bushido, his legacy reminds us that true greatness lies in both strength and heart.
The Household Economy: A Japanese Lesson for America
Discover how Japan’s household-based wage system once kept families strong across generations—and why rethinking “who gets paid” could offer America a path to stronger families today.
Rin: A Young Woman’s Poise in Singapore — The Story of Kanako Futaki
The timeless grace and strength of Japan’s Yamato Nadeshiko. From wartime trials to the present day, their resilience and dignity continue to shine, embodying beauty and spirit the world can admire.
The Next 80 Years: What Japan’s Postwar Path Can Teach Us
Exploring Japan’s postwar “two miracles,” this essay shows how Bushidō — the spirit of dignity, restraint, and responsibility — shaped survival after 1945 and why it remains a vital compass for humanity’s next eighty years.