おすすめ記事 禊と祓の違いにつき分かりやすく解説
禊と祓は一般に罪、穢を祓うものとされ、混同されるきらいがあります。本稿ではこれらの違いにつき、斎王代御禊、そして、我々が経験できる手水は夏越の祓を例に、わかりやすく解説申し上げます。合掌
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Japanese culture and traditions What is Kami, or Shinto Deity? 神につき英語で説明
There are many Shinto shrines, Matsuri, ceremonies and rituals. We can't under stand them without the knowledge of Kami, or Shinto Deity. In this post, I'll show you what it is. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions The faith of Goryo 御霊信仰につき英語で説明
Mitama is a sprit of the deceased. Ancient people thought it caused natural disasters and epidemics. In this post, I'll show you how people managed them in order to accomplish to the peace. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions Kigen Sai 2025: Kashihara Jingu celebrates the birth of Japan 橿原神宮の紀元祭英語で説明
Kigensai festival (紀元祭) is a ritual to celebrate the birth of Japan. According to Nihon Shoki,『日本書記』Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇) became the 1st emperor of Japan in 660 B.C. at a place known as Kashihara Jingu shrine today. In this article, you can learn about how Japan started and Kigensai.
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 1: The birth of Japan
To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. I'll write a series of 6 posts on the important myths. 合掌
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 2: Iwato Gakure, World without sun or Amaterasu Ohmikami
To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. In this post, let us see "Iwato Gkure," 合掌
Japanese mythology Japanese mytholgy 3: Kushinada Hime ends Susanoh’s Odyssey
To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. In this post, let us see how Kushinada Hime put an end to Susanoh's odysesy. 合掌
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 4: Okuninushi gave up his land to Amaterasu
IntroductionTo under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. I'll write ...
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 5: 1st Emperor of Japan acceded the throne
In this post, let us see how the ancestor of Japanese emperor arrived at Japan and the first emperor acceded the throne. 合掌