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Published on Jan 12, 2026

Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

Last updated: 38 minutes ago About 100 participants, mostly men wearing white loincloths and a few women in white robes, stepped into tubs of ice cold water in the shrine courtyard. After warm up runs and chants to the purification goddess Haraedo no Okami …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Details From Silent Hill f Western Audiences Would Completely Miss

There are so many details in Silent Hill f, it's practically dizzying. The Silent Hill franchise is known for subtle, subtextual horror hidden in plain sight, and their latest entry is no exception to that. In fact, context in this case makes the …

Source: DualShockers - Pending
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Sacred deer wander through Japan's ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit

by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 January 2026, 16:12 In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them. Nara this week hosted a Japan–South Korea …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2026

‘Rashomon’ and death in Minneapolis

In a rainy Japanese forest, a samurai is murdered and his wife is raped. At the trial of the accused, several eyewitnesses, including the wife and the accused man, relate completely different versions of what they saw. This is the narrative of Akira …

Source: WyoFile - Wyoming - Left-wing
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan's ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit

NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them. Nara this week hosted a Japan–South Korea summit, with Japanese …

Source: The Messenger - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 14, 2026

TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Japan emperor wishes for peace in New Year's poem TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for peace in Japan and the world in the new year in a …

Source: Kyodo News+ - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Japan emperor wishes for peace in New Year's poem

The Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo with the attendance of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family on Jan. 14, 2026. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Emperor Naruhito …

Source: The Mainichi - Center-left
Published on Jan 14, 2026

I Caught a Carton of Falling Eggs Without Breaking Them

I’m not quite at the level of Angelina Jolie in the movie The Smiths, catching a wine bottle before it hits the floor. She may not be able to do that in real life, but she IS Angelina Jolie, so maybe she can. I trained in Aikido for twenty years. Not …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Jan 13, 2026

Practice Not Perfection

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9811 [post_author] => 15 [post_date] => 2026-01-13 18:45:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-01-13 18:45:25 [post_content] => With my veganism and other important belief systems in my life, I've decided that being …

Source: The Conversationalist - Left-wing
Published on Jan 13, 2026

Stargazing in the UK named as world's best travel adventure to book in 2026 - here's the full list

While many travellers view a holiday as a chance to do as little as possible, others like to pack their trips with excursions, days out and experiences. The UK has plenty of 'must-see' attractions, with the benefit of travel requiring a short drive …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jan 13, 2026

Global pilgrimage growth faces setbacks as geopolitical conflicts escalate

Faith-based travel, particularly in the form of pilgrimage to one sacred site or a series thereof, has drawn travellers the world over to pay homage to their gods, to give thanks for blessings received, or to mourn those lost. These may be trips to Mecca …

Source: Travel Daily Media - Neutral
Published on Jan 12, 2026

1/12/2026 the industry the industry The Son King of Hollywood By Reeves Wiedeman With help from his billionaire father, ...

Photo-Illustration: Eddie Guy; Photos: Getty Images This article was featured in New York’s One Great Story newsletter. Sign up here. One weekend in 2006, Dean Devlin, a movie producer, was driving across Los Angeles to deal with an emergency. His new …

Source: New York Mag - Left-wing
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Japan dives into New Year with prayers and an icy plunge

Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health. The cold endurance event, known as “Kanchu Misogi,” drew around 100 …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Japanese youth celebrate Coming of Age Day

TOKYO, January 12. /TASS/. Japan is celebrating Coming of Age Day on Monday, a national holiday that marks the transition to adulthood for young people. Young residents of Tokyo traditionally make a pilgrimage to the country’s main Shinto sanctuary …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 11, 2026

A Righteous Man in Japan

In the early 1940s, in the middle of World War II, a young Jewish student was arrested for wearing tefillin, phylacteries traditionally placed on the arm and head during prayer, on the rooftop of a store. This was somewhat of a surprise, for he was neither …

Source: The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia - Right-wing
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Dondo-yaki: Japan’s fiery farewell to New Year celebrations

If you’re in Japan in mid-January, you might stumble across a surprising winter scene like a towering bonfire blazing in a shrine yard, neighbors warming their hands and skewers of mochi (rice cake) slowly charring over open flames. This is dondo-yaki, one …

Source: Japan Today - Center-left
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Our favourite easy-to-book (and take) trips of 2026

The lowdown Yet to visit Africa? APT has a new Africa program headlined by three Botswana itineraries that highlight the Okavango Delta, one of the continent’s most wildlife-rich environments. You won’t be roughing it, however, but rather pampering …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Japanese Train Station Inaugurates Third Cat Stationmaster, Yontama

Japan is so much better at transit than the United States. Not only do they have high-speed rail over there, but they have stations with the best stationmasters around: Cats. The country's Kishi Station has long been famous for its feline stationmaster …

Source: Jalopnik - Neutral
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Column: Japan's dangerous return to militarism, and why we must remember its past

by Zhang Yuebin and Xu Shijia In recent years, Japan has been steadily rebuilding its military power and rewriting the rules that long restrained it. This shift hit a worrying new note when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi implied Japan could …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 09:35 GMT

An Evening of Dialogue, Memory & Hope Brings Together Holocaust Survivor and Muslim-Jewish Peacebuilders

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation (MSHEF), in partnership with Sharaka and Temple B’nai Abraham, will host An Evening of Dialogue, Memory & Hope on …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 23:15 GMT

DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad

New rule eliminates one-year foreign residency requirement for thousands of religious workers abroad WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Sen. Warner blames Trump administration for surge in religious hate

(MENAFN) US Senator Mark Warner on Monday spoke out against the rising tide of religious discrimination and hate-driven extremism in the United States, directly criticizing the Trump administration for contributing to increasing Islamophobia and anti-Arab …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

US Sen says US faces religious discrimination, hate-fueled extremism

(MENAFN) US Senator Mark Warner on Monday addressed the Senate to denounce what he described as a growing wave of religious discrimination and hate-driven extremism in the country. He specifically criticized the Trump administration for contributing to …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

Senator Warner Criticizes Islamophobia, Anti-Arab Hate

(MENAFN) US Senator Mark Warner declared on Monday that the nation is witnessing a surge in religious bias and extremism driven by hatred, accusing the Trump administration of intensifying Islamophobia and anti-Arab prejudice. Warner explained that he …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION REACHES RECORD-BREAKING HIGH, ACCORDING TO OPEN DOORS 2026 WORLD WATCH LIST

Santa Ana, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Doors releases its annual World Watch List, ranking the top 50 countries where Christian persecution and discrimination is at an all-time high. According to the list, the higher the country’s score, the …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

JewBelong Launches NYC Taxi Campaign Confronting Rising Antisemitism

4,000 Taxi Toppers and Bronx Billboard Use Satire to Spotlight Jewish Identity and Visibility NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JewBelong, the nonprofit nationally recognized for its bold, pink-and-white …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Rubenstein Public Relations Named Agency of Record for Global Book Tour of The Jewish Experience by Rabbi Mark Wildes

Leading NYC PR Agency to Drive Strategic Campaign to Build Awareness Among Millennials of Book Examining Core Beliefs and Practices of Judaism NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR), a …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

As Valentine’s Day Nears, Author Explores How Appreciation Is Expressed Toward Men

Through two recent books, author Mikayla Williams addresses often-overlooked aspects of gratitude in relationships. LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As stores pivot from holiday décor to Valentine’s Day displays …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:46 GMT

Crager Ministries Launches Faith-Based Marriage & Parenting Training Centered on Biblical Truth and Lifelong Commitment

Crager Ministries launches with a mission to equip couples, parents, and educators with faith-based tools for building strong relationships and healthy families LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crager …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:43 GMT

PHOEBE WASFY SELECTED AS TOP EDUCATIONAL LEADER OF THE DECADE

International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Phoebe Wasfy at their annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phoebe Wasfy, Principal of Philopateer …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Lydia’s Home Enhances Women’s Recovery Services

$75,000 Grant to Help Fund Substance Abuse Recovery in the City of Green AKRON, OH, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women’s substance abuse recovery services will be enhanced at Lydia’s Home thanks to a $75,000 matching grant from …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

JewBelong Launches NYC Taxi Campaign Confronting Rising Antisemitism

4,000 Taxi Toppers and Bronx Billboard Use Satire to Spotlight Jewish Identity and Visibility NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JewBelong, the nonprofit nationally recognized for its bold, pink-and-white …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 22:57 GMT

Mt. Gilead Bible Camp Launches Its First Youth Winter Retreat, DEVOTED, in Sonoma County, Feb. 6–8, 2026

Steve Mayo to lead Mt. Gilead's first youth winter retreat for 6th-12th graders for a weekend of gospel teaching and discipleship in the redwoods. SEBASTOPOL, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mt. Gilead Bible Camp …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Funeral Home & Cremation Expert Brad Rea of Sedalia, MO Shares How to Begin Funeral Planning in HelloNation

Where do families begin when faced with the loss of a loved one and the urgent need to make funeral arrangements? SEDALIA, MO, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Where do families begin when faced with the loss of a loved one …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

National Fund for Sacred Places Opens Application for 2026 Cohort

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applications are now welcome for the National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

New Cognitive Fitness iPhone App Launches to Strengthen Critical Thinking and Reduce Political Partisanship

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new iPhone app, Cognitive Fitness, has officially launched with an ambitious goal: to help people across the political and ideological spectrum improve their critical thinking …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

From The First of Fourteen: New 'Living Memoir' Explores the Power of Surrendering to Faith

Mary Murphy’s debut book, Why Not Let God Decide, blends a sprawling family saga with an innovative digital photo experience to redefine the modern memoir. SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when a …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Otto H. Iglesias Chronicles Exile, Identity, And A Lost Homeland In Cuba, Your Children Cry!

An award-winning memoir blends personal history with Cuba’s political tragedy to illuminate the enduring pain of displacement and the search for belonging. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

American Academy McAllister Institute Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence in Funeral Service Education

Century-Old Institution Enters 2026 Positioned as Leader in Preparing Professionals for AI-Proof Careers, Maintaining Nearly 90% Post-Graduate Employment Rate NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Academy …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 10:21 GMT

Scholarly Minister Releases Sermons with Insight: A Call to Authentic Faith

by Rev. Dr. Roland Zimany Bridges Ancient Scripture and Modern Life NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of quick fixes and surface-level spirituality, the Rev. Dr. Roland Zimany offers a refreshing and …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Bhagwan Ra Afrika Examines Life’s Final Threshold In A Matter Of Life & Death: Discourses On The Essence Of Spirituality

A profound spiritual work invites readers to confront death not as an end, but as the gateway to liberation and true understanding. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiritual teacher and author Bhagwan Ra …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 19:23 GMT

Dividing Untangled Light: Verses Of The Heart Illuminates Faith, Grief, & Social Conscience Through Contemporary Poetry

Eufe Tantia Jr.’s new collection offers a reflective meditation on love, belief, and what it means to be human in a fractured world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poet, photographer, and editor Eufe Tantia Jr. …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 18:58 GMT

Xavier Deberry Invites Readers Into Spiritual Transformation With A Living Vessel: Renewing Your Mind

The faith-centered journal offers a guided path toward mental renewal, Christ-centered identity, and purpose-driven living. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with distraction, doubt, and …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Tarun Singh Brings Timeless Spiritual Insight to Modern Life in Katha Upanishad: The Path Within

The #1 new release reinterprets one of India’s most profound sacred texts as a practical guide for clarity, purpose, & inner peace in today’s fast-paced world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Incredibly Blessed: The Life Story of a Boy from the Farm Inspires Readers with Faith, Resilience, and Gratitude

By: Father Eugene M. Brown SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin Macauley Publishers proudly presents Incredibly Blessed: The Life Story of a Boy from the Farm by Eugene M. Brown, a heartfelt memoir that chronicles …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

Amy Schisler, Award-Winning Author, Delivers Children’s Stories Parents Can Trust—Safe Stories With Lasting Values

Amy Schisler Creates Emotionally Secure Reading Experiences Rooted in Family, Faith, and Belonging BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As parents, educators, and caregivers become increasingly intentional about …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

Funeral Services Expert Ryan Olson Shares Guidance on Choosing Burial or Cremation in HelloNation

How should families approach the decision between burial and cremation? MENOMONIE, WI, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How should families approach the decision between burial and cremation? Ryan Olson of Olson Funeral …

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