Japanese Funeral Customs and Traditions In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at home or in temples.

A love motel in Japan has been converted into a funeral home, sparking a heated discussion on social media about sharply declining birth rates and the country’s ageing population. A netizen ...

It was far from the traditional Japanese funeral manner, and it opened many people's eyes to the brutal reality of death from a contagious virus. This era of self-isolation and social distancing ...