A basic Buddhist study with a Nichiren Shoshu perspective. Contains links to many Buddhist related sites. A very popular and controversial Buddhist sect. Clearing House Why Nichiren excommunicated Soka Gakkai. Clearing Up the Rumors About Soka Gakkai.
Some people believe that Japan is one of the lost ten tribes.
Nearly one million Japanese Christians were martyred around the 1600's. The Asuka region was home to Japan's ruling dynasty around the 6th century. Edo World Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. Not only educational, but I found it very enjoyable traveling down its highway. It also has an audio readout of the text.