Third Indian Expedition - Journey to Places Related to BuddhaMy last journey started in early February 2024: ・・・・
This is the end of my journey through Buddhism and religion. In this article I will share my thoughts and this journey with you.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaAfter visiting the site of Yukio Mishima's suicide at the Ichigaya Memorial Museum, I headed directly to the Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Cemetery.
The purpose is, of course, to visit the grave of Yukio Mishima.
Yukio Mishima has become a huge presence in my life. I wanted to leave for India after greeting Yukio Mishima, who had died a spectacular death.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaThe tour at the Ichigaya Memorial Museum was a wonderful experience, where we could feel Mishima's admiration for "power" and his last moments. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Yukio Mishima.
I will never forget the time I spent in this room. Mishima died here. I am truly grateful that this place is still here.
Dreamland Disneyland ResearchI 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 Mishima and Japanese LiteratureThis 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.
Yukio Mishima and Japanese LiteratureI 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.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaWhile traveling in India and Sri Lanka, I was reading books about the student conflict. In particular, "72 Hours at the Fallen Yasuda Auditorium of the University of Tokyo" by Sasa Atsuyuki vividly described the backstage of the Yasuda Auditorium incident.
I am now on my way to the Yasuda Auditorium. For me, the University of Tokyo, which I have visited many times, looked completely different on this day.
Yukio Mishima and Japanese LiteratureYukio 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.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaOn my return flight, I had to read a book. It was "He Died at Waseda" by Takeshi Hida.
I will be shocked to the point of holding my breath with this book.
I will tell you what the book contained and what struck me about it. It was the moment when something definitively changed in me.
Yukio Mishima and Japanese LiteratureEveryone knows the name of Osamu Dazai, a great writer. In particular, "Running Meros" is a classic work that has become a staple in textbooks.
In this article, we will introduce some of Osamu Dazai's recommended works. We will introduce here works that we can confidently recommend to those who want to try reading but do not know what to read.
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(64) Departure for a tour of Buddhist sites in India - A trip to visit Buddha's footprints. To my last trip called by Mishima.
(63) Visiting the grave of Yukio Mishima at Tama Cemetery - Thoughts on Mishima, who continued to question life and death
(62) Visit the site of Yukio Mishima's suicide and the Ichigaya Memorial Hall of the Self-Defense Forces Ichigaya Camp (now the Ministry of Defense)
(61) Yukio Mishima's Fierce Final Days! What was happening at the site of his suicide that day?
(60) Yukio Mishima loved Disneyland! What fascinated Mishima about Disney?
(59) After all, Yukio Mishima was exceptional! The overwhelming power of his brush strokes gives the impression of Dostoevskian black magic.
List of recommended commentaries on Disney as religious thought, history, and art
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.
