From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of ... the princess Kushinadahime, the deity Susanoo appears and vanquishes the serpent, lopping off its eight ...

In Mexico’s ancient Maya culture, the plumed serpent Kukulkan was the deity of agriculture who brought rain; it was the most revered of the Maya gods ... with the deity Susanoo coming to ...

Korea was a colony of Japan for 36 years, from 1910 to the end of World War II in 1945. However, there is a distinct lack of ...

This old shrine, popularly known as Tenma-san, is also famous for the Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan's three major festivals held every ... is enshrined along with Susanoo-no-Mikoto at Bakuroinari ...

A 75-year-old Japanese man, dubbed the “God of Freebies,” has shocked and amused Chinese netizens with his frugal lifestyle. The elderly man takes advantage of every coupon and free offer ...

If you’re stuck in a cycle of anxious thinking, some timeless Japanese techniques might help. These methods focus on simplicity, mindfulness, and embracing life’s imperfections. They offer a ...

Japan has seven “lucky” gods. According to legend, they sail into harbor on New Year’s morning on their treasure ship to bring luck to believers. In keeping with that belief, completing a pilgrimage ...

And then he will probably add the phrase “so help me God.” Those four little words are not in the Constitution, but for many Americans, the phrase has been a part of the oath ever since George ...

The meeting is not a surprise – the Dodgers are considered the favorite to sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander. When Sasaki was officially posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball team ...