Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

Medieval Japanese culture, influenced by Confucian ideals, imposed strict gender roles. While Japanese women had more power ...

In line with this, when constructing the plant, we protected a hill considered to be one of the most sacred places in Japan. Tradition has it that for 500 years, it has been the home of kami, revered ...

The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...

Spring 2025: Monday and Wednesday, 2:15pm-3:45pm; or by appointment. *Note: Office hours will not take place on Monday, March 10 Professor Morrison began teaching at Middlebury College in 2003, just ...