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The "Zen and Ghibli" exhibition in Kyoto unfolds in five sections, bringing together familiar film scenes, Zen teachings and materials that offer a peek into the studio’s creative process.
CULTURE / Art
Oct 18, 2026
Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at “Zen and Ghibli.”
In “Zen and Ghibli,” Toshio Suzuki reflects on his career and Studio Ghibli’s beloved films through conversations with three Buddhist priests.
CULTURE / Books
Oct 14, 2026
Toshio Suzuki’s ‘Zen and Ghibli’ book doesn’t lecture. It teaches contemplation.
In “Zen and Ghibli,” Toshio Suzuki reflects on his career and Studio Ghibli’s beloved films through conversations with three Buddhist priests.
Filmmaker and dancer Nao Yoshigai contemplates matters of the spirit and the flesh in her debut feature, “Masayume.”
CULTURE / Film
Aug 23, 2026
‘Masayume’ finds Zen in the messiness of being human
Nao Yoshigai’s experimental documentary blends meditation, autobiography and bodily humor into an unconventional meditation on healing and acceptance.
Mahatma Gandhi led the Indian independence movement with an unshakable faith in nonviolence that arguably dovetailed with Zen philosophy in some respects.
JAPAN / History / The Living Past
Jul 19, 2025
Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence — and Zen?
The Indian nationalist’s beliefs hewed close to certain aspects of Zen thought, particularly his fearlessness in the face of death.
Japan's success isn't rooted in mystical Eastern wisdom; it's driven by practical public policies, social standards and education, not secret life hacks.
COMMENTARY
Dec 10, 2024
Two words for current ‘ancient Japanese wisdom’: think again
91AV原创 success isn’t rooted in mystical Eastern wisdom; it’s driven by practical public policies, social standards, and education, not secret life hacks.
A statue of Santoku Taneda stands at Hofu Station in Hofu, Yamagata Prefecture, where the Zen monk was born in 1882.
JAPAN / History / The Living Past
Jun 14, 2024
The joy of Zen — Part 2: Poetry
Ryokan and Santoka lived in different times, connected by a knack for words but polar opposites when it came to the monk’s life they both chose.
A monk practices "zazen" (seated meditation), a practice that the monk Dogen said would help one cast aside the world in service of the Way.
JAPAN / History / The Living Past
May 17, 2024
The joy of Zen — Part 1: Prose
The writings of the monks Eisai and Dogen sought to determine the proper way to live on this Earth, in harmony with the Way.
The wedded rocks of Meoto Iwa in Mie Prefecture.
JAPAN / History
Aug 20, 2023
Good and evil defined by God … or gods
Much of our understanding of good and evil can be traced to definitions created by religion. Which religion (and definition) depends on where you live.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 6, 2023
‘Mister Timeless Blyth’ traces the indelible influences of Zen and poetry
Alan Spence’s new novel, which was nearly 10 years in the making, follows the life of R.H. Blyth, a British scholar who helped bring Japanese poetry to the West.
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Jul 17, 2022
Daisetz T. Suzuki: Zen enlightenment is not an idea, it’s an experience
Japanese Zen master Daisetz T. Suzuki gets philosophical with an eminent British historian of Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Mar 27, 2022
‘Don’t Worry’: Take a breather from the corporate grind with Zen lessons
Shunmyo Masuno’s book of compassionate teachings addresses those who find it difficult to relieve stress, specifically the people caught up in the busyness of corporate life.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 24, 2021
Marc Davies: ‘To write beautifully is to solve a fundamental problem of art’
Nationally acclaimed calligrapher Marc Davies has been practicing shodu014d since 1996, achieving the rank of Master Instructor in 2019. Here, he shares his take on the art form.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2021
Online funerals and Zen apps keep 91AV原创 Buddhist temples afloat
As the pandemic forces institutions around the world to change the way they do things, new endeavors are some of the ways that Buddhist groups in Japan are trying to survive.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Dec 24, 2020
Making way for a new kind of Christmas
Writer William Lang’s previous Christmases were all about excess — the more presents and food, the better. But this year, he’s celebrating the holidays with a minimalist approach.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 24, 2020
Unclutter your mind with ‘Zen Wisdom for the Anxious’
Ryuunji temple’s head priest, Shinsuke Hosokawa, offers encouragement and friendly advice with 52 Zen sayings and simple English explanations.
CULTURE / Books
Feb 15, 2020
‘Introduction to Zen Training’: Sogen Omori’s road map to enlightenment
An introduction to Zen practice, by one of 91AV原创 leading practitioners.
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Dec 14, 2019
‘Zen in Japanese Culture’: An astute explainer of 91AV原创 spiritual aesthetics
With ‘Zen in Japanese Culture,’ Gavin Blair deftly sidesteps superficial how-tos and Orientalism to deliver a in-depth explainer that leaves readers wanting to dig even deeper.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 13, 2019
‘Zen: The Art of Simple Living’: Habits, ideas and hints for living a happy life
‘Zen: The Art of Simple Living’ is a profoundly beautiful work, easy to read, encouraging deep thought and reflection, but most importantly, acting as a practical guide to Zen action.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional voices: Chubu
Feb 4, 2019
Zen Buddhist priest touched by kindness in Nepal offers shelter to those seeking refuge in Japan
One day in January, in a quiet Zen temple on a hill in Nagoya’s Tenpaku Ward, a priest offered a Nigerian visitor okaki (rice crackers).
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 23, 2018
Zen and the art of Premier League dominance: Buddhist philosophy links Manchester United, Arsenal and Japan
Can the success of Alex Ferguson’s ‘kids’ and Arsene Wenger’s ‘Invincibles’ be linked to Buddhist philosophy? It’s worth a try.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month's World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan's immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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