![]() Since I began to be interested in Japanese culture, I experienced cultural shock with respect to the Japanese way of showing honor and morality, which was totally different from my own culture. A simple negative thought before dying could cause problems for your journey into the afterlife. A Japanese can’t leave anything to resolve, no grudge, not even the slightest doubt. But the Japanese concept is much more complicated. This may remind us of the Christian belief in confessing to being free from any sin. The belief says that you have to die in peace and leave the earthly world in the purest possible way. In this way, the person who dies and their family have to follow rituals to not fail in this mission. Death is a crucial transitional moment similar to birth. However, before resting in peace, there is a long and arduous journey ahead. Nunose Shine in Osaka © Lucia Tsujiguchiīoth Shinto and Buddhism religions contribute to the understanding death in Japan.But, unlike other countries, it needs someone to take care of it and cover its basic needs to “survive”: drink, eat, and entertainment. This soul interacts in different ways with the world of the living. When dying, this spirit regains his power and comes out of the deceased. Within the Shinto religion, there is a belief that each person harbors a kami (神 – divine spirit) that is bound and weakened inside the human body. That is why in Japan when people die, they are still important. Both have many aspects in common such as the importance of living beings’ souls. Shinto and Buddhist religions coexist in harmony in Japan. Spirituality has accompanied Japanese culture since its origins and death is a recurring theme in their lives. The torii gate of Hakogata Hachimangu Shaso © Estelle.With its incredible spiritual background, Japanese culture has a unique way to answer all these questions. Death in Japan is a fascinating topic to talk about. ![]() Throughout history, each culture has created a series of collective rituals related to death to overcome pain, loss, and the absence of answers. Please read our disclosure for more info. Whenever you use these links to buy something, we earn a commission to help support our work at Voyapon. Some of our articles contain affiliate links.
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