Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive guide for Sakura in Kyoto 2024 京都の桜につき英語で説明
In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy Sakura in Kyoto: When and where to see, kinds of Sakura the reason we love them, and top 5 places. 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 2024: 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 culture and traditions 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 culture and traditions 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 culture and traditions 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 culture and traditions Japanese mythology 4: Okuninushi gave up his land to Amaterasu
Introduction To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. I'll write...
Japanese culture and traditions 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
Japanese culture and traditions Sinbutsu Shugo :Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion 神仏習合英語で説明
Shinbutsu Shogo (神仏習合) is a Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion in Japan. It has over 1,600 years of history.
Japanese culture and traditions What is Misogi and Harae? 禊と祓を英語で説明
Misogi and Harae is the ways to get rid of evilness in order to prepare for something sacred. In this post, I'll show you what they are. 合掌