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Spirituality in Japan is presented to guests through events, activities and stories, such as kagura (sacred dance), shōmyō (Buddhist sutra chanting) and shosha (transcribing Shinto prayers).

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Gogatsu Ningyo2

Quick Read | Gogatsu Ningyō & Hina - the century-old craft of doll making

Orin hand hammered and carefully tuned Buddhist bells2

Quick Read | Orin - hand-hammered and carefully tuned Buddhist bells

Make Your Own Paper Ema

Activity Sheet | Make Your Own Paper Ema

Carving the Divine Film Screening at Dalkeith Palace2

Quick Read | Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan

Nara and the Silk Roads Square tile

Story | Nara and the Silk Roads

Iwami Kagura Square tile

Story | Iwami Kagura

Kumade Square tile

Story | Kumade

Wrapping Square tile

Story | Wrapping

Japanese New Year traditions kites and kumade Square tile

Quick Read | Japanese New Year traditions: kites and kumade

Kagura Sacred Dance from Kasuga Taisha Square tile

Quick Read | Kagura (Sacred Dance) from Kasuga Taisha

Shomyo Japanese Buddhist Sutra Chanting from the Temples of Nara Square tile

Quick Read | Shōmyō (Japanese Buddhist Sutra Chanting) from the Temples of Nara

Online Event Architectural Treasures of Nishi Hongan ji Online Talk and Visit to the Karamon Gate Square tile

Recorded Event | Architectural Treasures of Nishi Hongan-Ji

Mie Prefecture Ise Jingu Square tile

Video Story | Mie Prefecture Ise Jingu

Akabeko Square tile

Story | Akabeko Cow - Japanese Folk Toy

Dogs Square tile

Story | Dogs and Japanese Cultures

Rice Square tile

Story | Japanese Rice

Online Event Dig Dogs The Archaeology of Dogs in Japan Talk by Prof Simon Kaner Square tile

Recorded Event | Dig Dogs — The Archaeology of Dogs in Japan: Talk by Prof Simon Kaner