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
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Japanese culture and traditions The Enthronement of the Emperor of Japan; Senso
On 30th April, Emperor Akihito gave up his throne and the crown prince Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne. In this article we learn the role of the Emperor of Japan and the meanings of Senso.
Japanese culture and traditions Daijosai 2019: The Emperor Naruhito show his respect and gratitude to Amaterasu Ohmikami
Daijosai is the first Niinamesai the Emperor holds in his rein. It is a ritual in which the Emperor shows his respect and gratitude Amaterasu Ohomikami, the most admired Deity in Shinto and the ancestor of the emperor.
Japanese culture and traditions Emperor naruhito’s enthronement ceremony: Sokui Seiden no Gi in 2019
On 1st March 2019, Emperor Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne and became the 126th Emperor of Japan. On 22th October 2019. Emperor Naruhito is to declare his accession in Sokuirei Seiden no Gi at Imperial Palace. In this article, we learn about what is it.
Japanese culture and traditions The meaning of Reiwa, the new Japanese Imperial period
Reiwa (令和), what does the new Imperial period/era mean? Why are Japanese people delighted because it was quoted the Manyosyu?
Japanese culture and traditions The ancient story still goes on in Japan, in the fear of COVID-19
Yasaka shirne installed Chinowa in early March, before the outbreak of COVID-19. The installation was based on a belief in the 8th century...
おすすめ記事 Arashiyama bus and train guide: Bus stops and stations
How can we take buses in Arashiyama? It's a difficult question to answer because the routes buses take depend on a day of the week. In this article, I'll show you the way you take. In addition to it, I'll also show you the train station in Arashiyama because buses sometimes crowded.
For International Readers Places to visit in Kyoto after COVID-19
Now the state of emergency was lifted in Japan but the fear of COVID-19 still exists. In this article, I'll show you places to visit for enjoying Goriyaku (Good fortune), Aomomoji, and other things in Kyoto keeping social distance.
Sakkura/Cherry blossom Kitanozakura 2026: The last blooming Sakura in Kyoto MISSING 北野桜英語で説明
Kitanozakura is the last-blooming Sakura in Kyoto. It is only found in Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Usually, it starts to bloom around April 15 and is in full bloom in around 20th.