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DisneyDreamland Disneyland Research

List of recommended commentaries on Disney as religious thought, history, and art

I think Japan is one of the countries in the world where Disney is unparalleled. I love Disney, too.

However, its popularity cannot be dismissed merely in terms of entertainment. There is no doubt that you will enjoy Disney even more if you know more about its history and depth.

In this article, we will introduce some recommended books that will also help you learn about Disney's history and philosophy.
Yukio MishimaYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

List of 15 recommended works of Yukio Mishima and commentaries - Interesting works of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most famous writers, and his epic life.

This article will introduce recommended works and commentaries by Yukio Mishima.

It was my blessing to have met the extraordinary giant that is Yukio Mishima.

Mishima literature may seem obscure, but if you start with a solid introduction, you will be able to enjoy its charms more than enough. It is truly the black magic of Mishima literature. I highly recommend this author.
Sea of FertilityYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima's "Sea of Fertility" Synopsis and Impressions - What is Life? What is life? An amazing feature-length tetralogy that contains the soul of Mishima!

I have previously written an article on this blog entitled "Ten Novels to Use as Your Business Card," and this "Sea of Fertility" will be a new addition to that list.

The Mishima extract has had a very strong influence on my travels to Buddhist sites in India.

I consider "The Sea of Fertility" to be a major event in the history of world literature beyond Japan. It was such a huge work.
Akutagawa RyunosukeYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's 5 recommended works - If you want to taste a masterpiece medium and short story with excellent sharpness, Akutagawa is the right choice! Recommended for both beginning and expert readers!

Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai are truly two extremes. While Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai are the two extremes, Ryunosuke Akutagawa is a middle-of-the-road artist with a moderate and good style.

The "middle-of-the-road, moderately good" style of writing is only in comparison with Mishima and Dazai. Its sharpness is outstanding.

I recommend this collection of works at the highest level as an introduction to reading. Of course, even the experts will be surprised at the depth of these works.
Takahiro UedaDiary of a Monk

Welcome to our website. For those of you who are visiting our blog for the first time. First of all, please click here.

Nice to meet you. My name is Takahiro Ueda, the administrator of this blog. This blog started as my attempt to look at various things in my daily life and write words with the motto of asking myself questions, as you can see in the title of the blog.

This article will give you a general guide within our blog. If you are new to our blog or wondering what to read, please read this article first.
Indian Buddhist siteNotice

News] Returned from a tour of Buddhist monuments in India

I recently returned from a trip to visit Buddhist sites in India.

On this trip, we mainly visited the holy places of Buddha, and from there we also visited Nepal and Pakistan to learn more about Buddhism.

In the future, I will be writing an article titled "The Life of Buddha Learned from Local Photographs" and a "Travel Journal of India".

Of course, we will continue to introduce the books we have read as before, but finally, our blog will be developing like a Buddhist blog (laugh).

We look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.
Yukio Mishima and BuddhismYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

The connection between Yukio Mishima and Buddhism: Where did Mishima learn Buddhism, including the philosophy of Yusama in "The Sea of Fertility"?

We do not know what Mishima actually read when he studied Buddhism, but we know from the article in the complete works referred to here that he read a number of introductory books and arrived at Yudhistra, and that he was taught by Dr. Masu Yamaguchi of Otani University.

I am now deeply aware that I would like to relearn the Yoboku-kyo again in order to better appreciate "The Sea of Fertility," which became Mishima's lifework. This will be an important point in understanding Mishima's thoughts in his later years.
Yukio Mishima Impressions of IndiaYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima's "Impressions of India" - What did Mishima see and think during his trip to India in his later years? Strong influence on "The Sea of Fertility!

Yukio Mishima spent 15 days in India in the fall of 1967. The route was a forced march around the vast country of India.

In his later years, Mishima had a fairly strong interest in India. This is not an age when anything can be easily searched on the Internet. You cannot learn much about Hinduism without actively gathering information yourself. This strong interest in India and Buddhism seems to have greatly influenced Mishima's literature, especially "The Sea of Fertility.

There is no doubt that this interview article is an important source of information about Mishima's views on India.
Introduction to Behavioral ScienceYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima, "Introduction to Behavioral Studies" - Mishima himself wrote about his own self-determination! Recommended commentaries for understanding Mishima's suicide

Until Mishima's suicide on November 25, 1970, almost no one had expected him to make his decision. Yes, many people had noticed something vaguely unusual about Mishima, but they did not think that he would go to such lengths.

But after his suicide, time after time, it turned out exactly as Mishima had predicted in this book. In "An Introduction to Behavioral Science," Mishima's thoughts are expressed directly. I am going to do it. I will take action. I am not just a man of my word.