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Comprehensive guide for Sakura in Kyoto 2026 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 in 2026: When and where to see, kinds of Sakura the reason we love them, and top 5 places. 合掌

2024.03.29

Japanese culture and traditionsSakkura/Cherry blossom

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

2024.01.26

Japanese culture and traditionsその他

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

2024.02.25

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditions

Kigen Sai 2026: 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.

2021.01.30

Enthronement/即位Japanese culture and traditionsおすすめ記事

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

2024.01.30

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsJapanese 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

2024.02.04

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsJapanese 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

2024.02.05

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsJapanese 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 ...

2024.02.08

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsJapanese mythologyその他

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

2024.02.12

For International ReadersJapanese culture and traditionsJapanese mythology