And the best way to learn the real meaning of words

The vermillion and white sash represents yin and yang, the vast cosmos and the natural world.

Feat. Sakata Rice Crackers!

The warlord to end all warlords

At the time, The Unlimited Teddy Bear was watching footage of Minecraft axolotls in English when they realised the English word for Axolotl was, in fact, Axolotl.

The Culture Shock I Never Expected—Nor Wanted

Yamabushi gotta yamabushi.

Whether by man or by nature, these buildings are disappearing. And they are disappearing fast.

The Japanese title for Spirited Away is Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi 千と千尋の神隠し.

And the red man who lead us to it

A story from yamabushi training

I asked the proprietor when the original temple was built.

And the ultimate in Japanese mountain warriors

You had me at 'Japanese art'.

This might be the most important thing I write this year.