Akiko Murakami
A sunset overlooking the Yamato region
Throughout Japan, we have been having irregularly stormy days with typhoon attacks. October is usually sunny with clear sky and known...
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Akiko Murakami
Oct 6, 2017
Moon viewing festival
China and Japan have had the custom of appreciating the moon since ancient times. In Japan it is said that the custom has existed since...
Akiko Murakami
Aug 2, 2017
Lanterns at Kasuga Grand Shrine (2)
There are about 2,000 stone lanterns both sides of the approach to the main Shrine. Many of them are covered with moss, showing how old...
Akiko Murakami
Jul 30, 2017
Lantern at Kasuga Grand Shrine (1)
Every year, special Lantern lightening ceremony called "Man Toro (万灯籠）" are held at Kasuga taisha Shrine in Nara. About 1,000 hanging...
Akiko Murakami
Jun 29, 2017
"Green Shinto", an amazing online resource on Shintoism!
One of my good Australian friend, Jann Williams is currently staying in Kyoto and doing a research on Elements on Japan for her new book....
Akiko Murakami
May 31, 2017
"Shintoism" in Chinese characters
Shin tou Bushi dou /Sa dou/Ka dou/Juu dou/Kyuu dou/Sho dou "Shinto" is usually written with 2 kanji or Chinese characters as「神道」.（Chinese...
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