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Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation

Lafcadio Hearn 2 Episodes Sep 5, 2026

Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn spent decades in Japan, marrying a Japanese woman and becoming a Japanese citizen. In this posthumously published book, he examines Japan's religious history, from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, and its resistance to suppression by Buddhism and Christianity. He explores how these traditions persisted despite efforts to westernize Japan during the Meiji Restoration. Even today, over a century later, some of the described traditions and ideas still exist.

Episodes

My Southern Home or, The South and Its People-William Wells Brown
My Southern Home or, The South and Its People-William Wells Brown Sep 5, 2026 26276 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Malachi, from Horae Homileticae-Charles Simeon
Malachi, from Horae Homileticae-Charles Simeon Sep 4, 2026 8788 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Silver Shadow, and Other Day Dreams-Frank W. Boreham
Silver Shadow, and Other Day Dreams-Frank W. Boreham Sep 3, 2026 25566 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Art of War (Neville Translation)-Niccolò Machiavelli
Art of War (Neville Translation)-Niccolò Machiavelli Sep 2, 2026 25261 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Infection and Immunity-George M. Sternberg
Infection and Immunity-George M. Sternberg Sep 1, 2026 23713 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
New Discoveries at Jamestown-John L. Cotter, J. Paul Hudson
New Discoveries at Jamestown-John L. Cotter, J. Paul Hudson Aug 31, 2026 7650 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Woman and the War-Frances Evelyn (Daisy) Greville
Woman and the War-Frances Evelyn (Daisy) Greville Aug 30, 2026 24864 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!-Selma Lagerlöf
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!-Selma Lagerlöf Aug 29, 2026 16069 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Story of Japan-Robert van Bergen
Story of Japan-Robert van Bergen Aug 28, 2026 23455 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney Aug 27, 2026 6054 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Liliecrona's Home-Selma Lagerlöf
Liliecrona's Home-Selma Lagerlöf Aug 26, 2026 28091 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr
Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 01 October 1895-Various
Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 01 October 1895-Various Aug 25, 2026 7224 Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppr

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