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Tanden and the Forgotten Center of Japanese Thought and Strength

Tanden and the Forgotten Center of Japanese Thought and Strength

The Lost Core of Japanese Wisdom and Physical Strength

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Takahiro Mitsui
Feb 14, 2025
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From Heroes of the Great Peace by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

In this article, I will reinterpret tanden (丹田), a concept that has been of great importance to the Japanese for centuries, through a modern perspective.

In recent years, the field of health sciences has increasingly emphasized the importance of the gut, recognizing it as equally significant as the brai…

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