Shinto 神道

Shinto "the way of the Kami" is the indigenous formal state religion of Japan
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Shintō shrines have little to see in the way of statuary. If your goal is to see statuary, please visit Buddhist temples. Shrines have more things to do -- like having your fortune told and reading the prayers / wishes of visitors -- but statuary is not their forte. Rather, shrines specialize in spirits, sacred incantations, and talismans. Mandalas, Kamakura, Japanese Shrine, Japanese Garden, Zen Buddhism, Japanese Design, Japanese, Sacred Space, Sacred Tree
Shinto Shrine Guide - Iconography, Objects, Superstitions in Japanese Shintoism
Shintō shrines have little to see in the way of statuary. If your goal is to see statuary, please visit Buddhist temples. Shrines have more things to do -- like having your fortune told and reading the prayers / wishes of visitors -- but statuary is not their forte. Rather, shrines specialize in spirits, sacred incantations, and talismans.
These children perform certain duties in a Shinto temple, nowadays mostly dancing and taking part in a parade.” For centuries prepubescent children in Japan have been chosen as chigo, or “divine children”, who do divination and function as oracles. Image via A Davey of Flickr Portraits, Portrait, Samurai, Kimonos, Costumes, Japanese Traditional, Japanese Culture, Japanese Kimono, Japanese Outfits
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These children perform certain duties in a Shinto temple, nowadays mostly dancing and taking part in a parade.” For centuries prepubescent children in Japan have been chosen as chigo, or “divine children”, who do divination and function as oracles. Image via A Davey of Flickr
Anail puller and nails, on a wall at the Kuginuki Jizo Temple (釘抜地蔵) in Kyoto Japan. Kyoto, Windows, Inspiration, Ramen, Videos, Japan Architecture, Kyoto Japan, Temple, Japanese Culture And Traditions
Jeffrey Friedl's Blog » The Solemn Uniqueness of Kyoto’s Kuginuki Jizo Temple
Anail puller and nails, on a wall at the Kuginuki Jizo Temple (釘抜地蔵) in Kyoto Japan.
The Shakushoji Temple (石像寺), but its name in the local vernacular, kuginuki jizou (more or less “nail-pulling guardian deity”) reflects the images of nail and spike pullers that permeate the temple grounds.  This donated statue is dated 1964 -- Kuginuki Jizo Temple (釘抜地蔵) -- Kyoto, Japan. People, Statue, Traditional, Kami, Jizo, Deities
Jeffrey Friedl's Blog » The Solemn Uniqueness of Kyoto’s Kuginuki Jizo Temple
The Shakushoji Temple (石像寺), but its name in the local vernacular, kuginuki jizou (more or less “nail-pulling guardian deity”) reflects the images of nail and spike pullers that permeate the temple grounds. This donated statue is dated 1964 -- Kuginuki Jizo Temple (釘抜地蔵) -- Kyoto, Japan.
Tunnel of hundreds of torii gates at Motonosumi Inari Shrine (Yamaguchi, Japan) Tokyo, Japan Travel, Japanese Gate, Torii Gate, Inari, Go To Japan
Tunnel of hundreds of torii gates at Motonosumi Inari Shrine (Yamaguchi, Japan)
Miare-matsuri | Munakata Shrine #japan #fukuoka Festivals, Pop, Trips, Oriental, Fukuoka Japan, Matsuri Festival, Japanese Festival, Munakata
Miare-Sai Festival
Miare-matsuri | Munakata Shrine #japan #fukuoka
Tenjin festival Osaka,Japan 2012 It is held on July 24th and 25th every year in honor of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. World, Around The World Trips, Osaka, Osaka Japan, Nippon, Festival Celebration
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Tenjin festival Osaka,Japan 2012 It is held on July 24th and 25th every year in honor of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
Kitano Shrine Setsubun Festival Nuoism expressions! Its Ichi: THE PHOTO DIARY By CANON! A man wearing kariginu God, Wedding Dress, Japanese Temple, Shiro, Ichi, Priest
北野天満宮 節分祭・追儺式! 其の壱 | 京都憧憬!
Kitano Shrine Setsubun Festival Nuoism expressions! Its Ichi: THE PHOTO DIARY By CANON! A man wearing kariginu
Priests lined up for Kinen-sai event at Ise Jingu Shrine, Japan: Kinen-sai is annual spring prayer service for a good crop. Buddhism, Japanese Things
祈年祭 奉幣 神宮 内宮
Priests lined up for Kinen-sai event at Ise Jingu Shrine, Japan: Kinen-sai is annual spring prayer service for a good crop.
Raijin 雷神 Shinto God of Thunder holding a hammer to beat the drums that surround him. 13th century, wood, Sanjūsangendō in Kyoto. Japan Buddha, Ancient Art, Japanese Mythology, Japan Art
朧月象ヲ也 Oboro Tsukiyou o Nari
Raijin 雷神 Shinto God of Thunder holding a hammer to beat the drums that surround him. 13th century, wood, Sanjūsangendō in Kyoto. Japan
kinukake no mori (衣掛の森) The sacred tree (Go-shinboku) is a tree of camphor sixth largest in Japan. Go-shinboku is tree considered to have divine spirits in habiting them. Nature, Ideas, Ancient Tree, Ancient, Sacred, Bodhi Tree, Nature Tree
kinukake no mori (衣掛の森) The sacred tree (Go-shinboku) is a tree of camphor sixth largest in Japan. Go-shinboku is tree considered to have divine spirits in habiting them.
A Kannushi (priest) at Heian Shrine in Kyoto China, Dalai Lama
How to visit a Shinto Shrine in Japan
A Kannushi (priest) at Heian Shrine in Kyoto
"The oldest hand-written copy of the famous Kojiki, which describes the ancient mythological history of Japan."/ Along with the Nihon Shoki, the myths contained in the Kojiki are part of the inspiration behind Shinto practices and myths, including the misogi purification ritual. Mythology, Design, Cards Against Humanity, Nihon
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"The oldest hand-written copy of the famous Kojiki, which describes the ancient mythological history of Japan."/ Along with the Nihon Shoki, the myths contained in the Kojiki are part of the inspiration behind Shinto practices and myths, including the misogi purification ritual.
In Japanese mythology, the Japanese creation myth (天地開闢, Tenchikaibyaku lit. "creation of heaven and earth"), is the story that describes the legendary birth of the celestial and earthly world, the birth of the first gods and the birth of the Japanese archipelago. Archipelago, Heaven On Earth, Heaven, Celestial
In Japanese mythology, the Japanese creation myth (天地開闢, Tenchikaibyaku lit. "creation of heaven and earth"), is the story that describes the legendary birth of the celestial and earthly world, the birth of the first gods and the birth of the Japanese archipelago.
Takama-ga-hara (高天原 the Plain of High Heaven) is a place in Japanese mythology. In Shinto, Takama-ga-hara (or Takama no Hara) is the dwelling place of the kami. It is believed to be connected to the Earth by the bridge Ama-no uki-hashi (the "Floating Bridge of Heaven"). In Shinto, ame (heaven) is a lofty, sacred world, the home of the amatsukami. Some scholars have attempted to explain the myth of descent of the gods from the Takama-ga-hara as an allegory of the migration of peoples. Fuji, Manama, Fotografia, Beautiful, Fidji, Japan Landscape, Paisajes
Takama-ga-hara (高天原 the Plain of High Heaven) is a place in Japanese mythology. In Shinto, Takama-ga-hara (or Takama no Hara) is the dwelling place of the kami. It is believed to be connected to the Earth by the bridge Ama-no uki-hashi (the "Floating Bridge of Heaven"). In Shinto, ame (heaven) is a lofty, sacred world, the home of the amatsukami. Some scholars have attempted to explain the myth of descent of the gods from the Takama-ga-hara as an allegory of the migration of peoples.
"The Kojiki" translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, 1919/ The Emergence of Amaterasu (Public Domain Image) The book is densely footnoted, almost to the point where the text is buried in apparatus. However, even this cannot shroud the wonderful story-telling. There are supernatural episodes, and tales of murder, passion and betrayal, all interspersed with extemporaneous poetry, reminiscent of Icelandic sagas. Japanese Myth, Japanese Folklore, Japanese Woodblock Printing, Yamata No Orochi, Amaterasu Omikami, Ancient Origins
The Kojiki Index
"The Kojiki" translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, 1919/ The Emergence of Amaterasu (Public Domain Image) The book is densely footnoted, almost to the point where the text is buried in apparatus. However, even this cannot shroud the wonderful story-telling. There are supernatural episodes, and tales of murder, passion and betrayal, all interspersed with extemporaneous poetry, reminiscent of Icelandic sagas.
The Records of Ancient Matters (古事記, Kojiki), is the oldest Japanese chronicle, dating from 8thC, composed by Ō no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Gemmei. It's a collection of myths concerning the origin of the 4 islands of Japan and the Kami. It's one of the 2 primary sources for Shinto, the national religion. It starts in the realm of myth, with the creation of Japan from foam. The narrative moves from mythology to historical legends, culminates in a chronology of the early Imperial line. Old Things, Religion, Norse, Asian Art, Cthulhu Mythos, Nara Period, Sacred Text
The Records of Ancient Matters (古事記, Kojiki), is the oldest Japanese chronicle, dating from 8thC, composed by Ō no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Gemmei. It's a collection of myths concerning the origin of the 4 islands of Japan and the Kami. It's one of the 2 primary sources for Shinto, the national religion. It starts in the realm of myth, with the creation of Japan from foam. The narrative moves from mythology to historical legends, culminates in a chronology of the early Imperial line.
New Year celebrations at Shimogamo Jinja is a game of kemari kick ball on Jan 4.   Kemari (Japanese: 蹴鞠) is a ball game that was popular in Japan during the Heian Period. Kemari has been revived in modern  times. Celebrations, Popular, Hokkaido, Country, Game, Heian Period
Green Shinto
New Year celebrations at Shimogamo Jinja is a game of kemari kick ball on Jan 4. Kemari (Japanese: 蹴鞠) is a ball game that was popular in Japan during the Heian Period. Kemari has been revived in modern times.
Hatsumode (New Year shrine visit) is the busiest time of year for shrines. Millions of Japanese will be making a visit to at least one shrine to pay their respects. For some it’s a spiritual act, for most it’s simply a custom that enforces their Japaneseness. This year it’s the year of the sheep. Though it’s Chinese in origin, the practice has long been followed in Japan and shrines typically sell ema votive plaques bearing the zodiac creature of the year. Zodiac, Chinese, Spiritual, Creatures
Green Shinto
Hatsumode (New Year shrine visit) is the busiest time of year for shrines. Millions of Japanese will be making a visit to at least one shrine to pay their respects. For some it’s a spiritual act, for most it’s simply a custom that enforces their Japaneseness. This year it’s the year of the sheep. Though it’s Chinese in origin, the practice has long been followed in Japan and shrines typically sell ema votive plaques bearing the zodiac creature of the year.
The baku, otherwise known as the ‘dream eater’, is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however, as ancient legends say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmare, he may also devour one’s hopes and dreams. Art, Architecture, Sengoku Jidai, Eater
Green Shinto
The baku, otherwise known as the ‘dream eater’, is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however, as ancient legends say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmare, he may also devour one’s hopes and dreams.
New Year customs in Japan is an  important highlight since calendrically it marks a new beginning and a chance to start afresh. Purification and renewal lie of course at the very heart of Shinto. The start of a new year is marked by the biggest celebration in the Japanese year with family gatherings and visits to shrines and temples. New Years Decorations, Start, Celebration, New Beginnings, Family Gathering, Marked
Green Shinto
New Year customs in Japan is an important highlight since calendrically it marks a new beginning and a chance to start afresh. Purification and renewal lie of course at the very heart of Shinto. The start of a new year is marked by the biggest celebration in the Japanese year with family gatherings and visits to shrines and temples.
Mirrors play a central part in Shinto, for they are thought to contain the body of the kami. Nara, Best Magician, Weapon, Dream, The Magicians
Green Shinto
Mirrors play a central part in Shinto, for they are thought to contain the body of the kami.
In the temple on Miyajima, Japan. Rice paddles used for wishes. Maya, Japanese Travel, Turning Japanese
In the temple on Miyajima, Japan. Rice paddles used for wishes.
Suzu 鈴 (Shinto Shrine Bell) - Bells are Rung to Announce the Ringer's Presence or to "Awaken" the Kami (Gods). Dragons, Asian Antiques, Suzu, Magick, Spiritual Life
Antique Japanese Shinto Shrine Bell – Jinja no Dou Suzu
Suzu 鈴 (Shinto Shrine Bell) - Bells are Rung to Announce the Ringer's Presence or to "Awaken" the Kami (Gods).
Mikage Shinto ritual.  An act of God to carry a soul of God from god of the mountain shrine.  Kyoto Japan. Heian era costumes. Japanese Traditional Clothes, Japanese Clothing
Mikage Shinto ritual. An act of God to carry a soul of God from god of the mountain shrine. Kyoto Japan. Heian era costumes.
terrapotter:    A tiny Shinto fertility shrine in Yamaguchi. People visit to pray for babies.They write their wishes on these ceramic penises. Ceramics, Humour, Pottery, Artifacts, Japan Style
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terrapotter: A tiny Shinto fertility shrine in Yamaguchi. People visit to pray for babies.They write their wishes on these ceramic penises.
城南宮 七草の神事 Four Seasons, Asian, Four Season
城南宮 七草の神事
日光東照宮 煤払 susuharai Nikko, House
日光東照宮 煤払 susuharai
Shinto Priest Cozy Mysteries, Diy
Shinto Priest
本宮祭-宵宮  Kyoto Ps, Japan Fashion, Traditional Fashion
本宮祭-宵宮
本宮祭-宵宮 Kyoto