The Japanese art of happiness: From ikigai, t...

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In the 1970s and early 1980s, when Shinobu Kitayama was studying psychology at Kyoto University, Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Attribution Theory were "really hot topics" that he found "intellectually interesting" ways of describing human behavior.

Experience the fascinating world of Japanese culture Japan Culture Con - A thrilling 3-day exploration of authentic Japanese culture, lifestyle, and cuisine happening from November 10 - 12 at Burj Park - Here to tell us why this event is so special, we're joined by Mr. Keisaku N ...  Show more

Japan has long held a fascination for travelers from around the world. But its culture and language have often proved impenetrable for outsiders. This week we'll get an insider's perspective on having a rich experience when traveling to Japan. Ruth Kanagy has written a Living Abr ...  Show more

In Japan, a country popularly perceived as highly secularized and technologically advanced, ontological assumptions about spirits (tama or tamashii) seem to be quite deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric. From ancestor cults to anime, spirits, ghosts, and other invisible dimens ...  Show more