Exploring Ikai as a Bridge between Intercultural Studies, Japanese Teaching and Ecological Education

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The Japanese term ikai(異界) has been variously described as "post-mortem existence" or "alternative spatial-temporal domains" that appear to exist as mere shadows. From ancient times to our current age, ikai have been interpreted as part of our inner existence and mental life, in contrast to the outer world. Ikai are a rich source for inter-disciplinary studies. For example, references to ikai appear not only in written texts but also in music and iconographic images as well as virtual spaces. The term ikai is being used in so many different ways in Japan today that much of its original nuance appears to be fading.