Source Map
Every claim on MEGURI is traced to its source. Transparency is not a feature — it is a foundation.
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authoritative sources
MEGURI operates on a simple principle: no claim without evidence, no evidence without a source. Every statistic, every research finding, every market number on this site can be traced to the original publication.
We prioritize sources with high Domain Authority (DA) scores — a measure of institutional credibility. Where possible, we cite primary sources directly rather than media reports about those sources.
Academic & Research Institutions
Peer-reviewed research, academic surveys, and institutional studies.
Pew Research Center
DA 93Research Institutepewresearch.org
We cite: US SBNR demographics (27%), religious landscape surveys, global religion data.
Stanford Medicine — Nolan Lab
DA 94University Researchmed.stanford.edu
We cite: MRI studies on anomalous cognition experiencers, caudate-putamen 'biological antenna' findings.
Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
DA 62Industry Researchglobalwellnessinstitute.org
We cite: $6.8T wellness economy, $894B wellness tourism, market segmentation data.
PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute)
DA 71Research Instituteprri.org
We cite: US SBNR rate (22%), 'Nones' demographic tracking, religion in public life surveys.
World Values Survey (WVS)
DA 70Academic Surveyworldvaluessurvey.org
We cite: European SBNR rate (34.7%), global spirituality vs. religiosity data, cross-cultural comparisons.
Monroe Institute
DA 55Research / Trainingmonroeinstitute.org
We cite: Gateway Process protocol, binaural beat research, Focus 10-21 state documentation.
University of Virginia — DOPS
DA 92University Researchmed.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies
We cite: Division of Perceptual Studies: NDE research, reincarnation studies, OBE documentation.
Grand View Research
DA 68Market Researchgrandviewresearch.com
We cite: Meditation market ($96.4B), mindfulness app market, wellness segment sizing.
Government & Intelligence
Declassified government reports, official statistics, and policy documents.
CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)
DA 92Intelligence Agencycia.gov
We cite: Gateway Process report (1983/2003), Project STARGATE remote viewing assessment, declassified consciousness research.
NHS (National Health Service, UK)
DA 95Government Healthnhs.uk
We cite: Forest bathing prescriptions, social prescribing data, nature therapy clinical evidence.
UNESCO
DA 95International Organizationunesco.org
We cite: Intangible Cultural Heritage listings (Kumano, Washoku), sacred site designations, cultural route recognition.
The White House
DA 96Governmentwhitehouse.gov
We cite: Executive Order on UAP Disclosure (February 2026).
WHO (World Health Organization)
DA 96International Organizationwho.int
We cite: Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034, mental health and meditation evidence reviews.
Media & Journalism
Investigative journalism, long-form reporting, and media coverage of SBNR phenomena.
BBC
DA 95Public Broadcasterbbc.com
We cite: Forest bathing features, Japanese spirituality documentaries, SBNR trend coverage.
WIRED
DA 93Technology Mediawired.com
We cite: Gateway Process viral reporting, consciousness science features, tech-meets-spirituality coverage.
VICE / Motherboard
DA 92Digital Mediavice.com
We cite: Psychedelic therapy reporting, alternative spirituality features, ayahuasca investigation, UAP reporting.
The Guardian
DA 95Newspapertheguardian.com
We cite: Nones demographic analysis, UK spiritual landscape, pilgrimage revival coverage, wellness industry critique.
Nature / Scientific American
DA 95Scientific Journal / Magazinenature.com
We cite: Meditation neuroscience, forest therapy clinical trials, psychedelic research, consciousness theories.
Japanese Sources
Japanese research institutions, government agencies, and cultural organizations.
Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living
DA 72Research Instituteseikatsusoken.jp
We cite: Japan SBNR rate (43%), generational analysis (20s: 48%), 'religion allergy' research.
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkacho)
DA 78Government Agencybunka.go.jp
We cite: Religious Statistics Yearbook, shrine/temple count (160,000+), religious organization data.
Forestry Agency (Rinya-cho)
DA 65Government Agencyrinya.maff.go.jp
We cite: Shinrin-yoku origin (1982 coinage), certified therapy forest data, forest therapy base certification.
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau
DA 42Tourism Bureautb-kumano.jp
We cite: Kumano Kodo foreign visitor statistics (60x growth since 2004), dual-pilgrimage program data.
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
DA 80Government Agencyjapan.travel
We cite: Inbound tourism statistics, spiritual tourism promotion data, adventure travel market sizing.
Compostela Observatory / Kumano Dual Pilgrimage
DA 48Pilgrimage Dataoficinadelperegrino.com
We cite: 530K Camino pilgrims (2025), only 4% purely religious motivation, dual-pilgrimage certificate program.
Our Methodology
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Primary Sources First
We always cite the original research paper, survey, or dataset — not a media article about it. When we do cite journalism, we name the outlet and date.
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DA Score Awareness
Domain Authority (DA) scores help readers assess source credibility at a glance. Scores above 70 indicate highly authoritative domains. We display these transparently.
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Bilingual Verification
For Japanese sources, we verify against the original Japanese-language publications. For global sources, we cross-reference English-language originals. No telephone game.
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