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  • Holy Barrier

    New movie of Miwa Shrine.
    Holy Barrier of Miwa Shrine, Nara, Japan.

  • Shinto Holy Basin

    Shinto Holy Basin

    イギリス記の合間に、せっかく行ったばかりのタイムリーな三輪神社をもう少しご紹介。

    手水場の水音に癒されてください。

    iPhone11ProMaxのスローモーションで撮影しました。

  • How to Be Perfect in Visiting A Shinto Shrine

    How to Be Perfect in Visiting A Shinto Shrine

    When you visit a Christian church, there is a holy basin to purify you as entering the place.

    In Japanese Shinto religion, we have similar ritual.

    Just before entering the holy area, you would notice a big basin With running water.

    People gather to purify themselves before entering.

    • Take one of the ladles with your right hand,
    • Receive the fresh water from the fountain mouth into the ladle,
    • Wash your left hand with the water from the ladle,
    • Wash the other hand as well,
    • Take the ladle again with your right hand and
    • Receive the water with your left hand to
    • Wash your mouth three times.

    Well, you watch and follow what the other people do.

  • Letter from Miwa 1

    Letter from Miwa 1

    As my birthday approaching, I visited Miwa shrine for the blessing.

    This shrine is located in the Asuka area, of Nara, Japan.

    About the area, please see the official site 
    https://asukamura.jp/english/

    The area is deeply connected to ancient mystical huge-stone culture and mythology.

    And, once be there, you surely will feel something different, especially early in the morning.

    Holy Tri-Cedars of the Sacred White Snake

    Enjoy Japan.

    I will show more of Miwa area for another few days.

    Don’t miss the crop of the cream and subscribe.

  • Long Distance Midnight Bus

    Long Distance Midnight Bus

    If you are planning to travel around Japan,
    I suggest to use long distance midnight bus.

    If you are in Tokyo, the terminal is Shinjuku.

    Here is the English site for you.

    http://shinjuku-busterminal.co.jp/en/

    Literally you can go anywhere just by sleeping!