日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Suwa Taisha Kamisha: A Sacred Forest Where Nature Is Worshipped

(諏訪大社・上社本宮 ― 自然そのものを祀る森の神社)A Shrine Without a Main SanctuaryUnlike many Shinto shrines in Japan,Suwa Taisha does not ens...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

A Quiet Autumn Garden Near Hiroshima Airport: Why Sankei-en Is Worth the Visit

IntroductionJust minutes from Hiroshima Airport, there is a place many travelers overlook.三景園 is a traditional Japanese ...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Tokushima, the Indigo Town: Traces of Prosperity Woven into Streets and Cinema

藍が育てた町・徳島 —— うだつの町並みと映画が語る繁栄の記憶Tokushima is known as the birthplace of Japan’s finest indigo.From the Edo period through...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

A Quiet New Year at a Neighborhood Shrine in Japan

Just one minute on foot from my home stands a small Shinto shrine that becomes gently alive at the turn of the year. The...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Beyond Rabbit Island: A Quiet Temple Above the Town

うさぎの島のその先にある、静かな寺Near Japan’s famous Rabbit Island, there is a very different place.No crowds, no animals, no noise.Only...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

From Bamboo Forests to Handcrafted Beauty: Traditional Bamboo Crafts in Japan

IntroductionBamboo has been an essential part of everyday life in Japan for centuries.Growing quickly and harvested sust...