Japanese culture and traditions Tanuki racoon dog brings us prosperity 信楽焼の狸と八相縁起につき英語で説明
Shigaraki Yaki Tanuki figurine brings us prosperity with its Hasso Engi, the Buddhist conception.
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Japanese culture and traditions Dragon Hole at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto 龍穴につき英語で説明
Dragon hole is a place where Ki, the source of power and energy, stays temporary. Yasaka shrine in Kyoto is located over it.
Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive Guide to Kyoto: Essential travel tips 京都総合ガイド英語版
The comprehensive guide of Kyoto. The essential travel tips about the way visit shrines and temples, places to visit, Sakura, Autumn leaves, and so on.
For International Readers How to get to fushimi Inari-taisha shrine: Train, don’t take bus 伏見稲荷アクセス英語版
The easiest ways to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. Take JR or Keihan lines. Don't take bus.
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 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 ...