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Shukubo means Staying Overnight at Shrines and Temples in Kanji and Katakana

These are lodging facilities located within shrines and temples. Originally intended for monks and worshippers, they are now popular among general tourists as places where they can easily stay overnight and experience shojin ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) and traditional culture in a unique, out-of-the-ordinary setting. Many shukubo accept online reservations. Even the general public … Read More

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Harvest Fest. Livestock carrying the portable shrine

This is the second type of illustration drawn in a hand-drawn style. The first type is here. It signifies a fertility festival. In Japan, local festivals are frequently held mainly in the autumn season. It is a festival to celebrate a good harvest, so it is held in the season when the rice harvest … Read More

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Harvest Fest. Dwarfs carrying a portable shrine

This is a contemporary illustration drawn in brushstroke style. In Japan, there are invisible dwarfs. There is a Japanese folktale about a dwarf called “Issunboushi” who exterminates demons. There is also a world fairy tale about “Seven Dwarfs” who save a princess in a castle. Where do these dwarfs come from and what do … Read More

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Kagura Hall at Izumo Taisha, Shimane Prefecture – Foto

What is the Kagura-den Hall? It is a building constructed within a Shinto shrine specifically for the performance of kagura (sacred dance and music). It is a sacred place where kagura dances expressing gratitude and prayers to the enshrined deities, as well as religious services and weddings, are held. It is typically built as … Read More

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White snow-covered shrine bathed in silence – Foto

This is a photo of a shrine in a certain region of Japan. The snow has erased the footprints of visitors, turning the surroundings white and silent, and washing away all color. Perhaps it was taken after a winter festival. Traces of the lively atmosphere remain in the lanterns hanging from the trees. It’s … Read More

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