Sumo wrestling is one of the oldest forms of martial arts in Japan‚ and it is still a major sport that is populär with both men and women there. In ancient times‚ sumo contests were held only in the courtyards of Shinto shrines as a religious ritual performed for the gods to encourage them to grant a good harvest. Ritual is‚ therefore‚ an important part of the sport. Before each match‚ contestants sprinkle salt on the ring and rinse their mouths in a ritual purification. Nowadays‚ sumo wrestling
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All the stories revolve around different‚ male and female‚ deities and how a person should conduct their lives. The Nihongi contains three books that focus on the gods and emperors that helped explain the history of Japan more so than The Kojiki. Shinto is a polytheistic religion that contains both male and female deities. Including both male and female divine beings‚ deities must complete certain responsibilities to the world and humans. Description of male and female deities appear the exact same
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suggested a centralized society; that is‚ a society with non-hierarchal functions within the same system. The predominant religion in ancient Japan- and indeed current in modern Japan- Shinto‚ vests little focus in the afterlife‚ rather focusing on the present life. Though it is common for a practitioner of the Shinto faith to have a Buddhist funeral neither of these religions promoted the construction of sepulchral mounds. The largest keyhole shaped tomb in Japan is that of Japan’s 16th emperor
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picture of how Japan came to be. Being written in early 8th century Japan‚ Kojiki is one of the oldest accounts of Japanese mythology. It was written Yasumaro in 712 C.E. (Philippi‚ 1968‚ 43). Kojiki is still regarded today as an important book in the Shinto religion‚ which is the ethnic religion of the Japanese people. The first section of the book explains how heaven and earth came into existence and the formations of divine gods‚ or deities. According to the book‚ there is a heaven that the spirits
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East Asia Midterm Review • Amateratsu: a part of the Japanese myth cycle and also a major deity of the Shinto religion. She is the goddess of the sun‚ but also of the universe. Daughter of god Izanaghi. Created 8 islands. The Emperor of Japan is said to be a direct descendant of Amaterasu. • Tangun: mythological first king of the Koreans‚ the grandson of Hwanin‚ the creator‚ and the son of Hwanung‚ who fathered his child by breathing on a beautiful young woman. Tangun reportedly became king in
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When a parent sends their child off to college‚ it is a transition‚ not only for the parent‚ but for the student. The transition from high school to college is one of the most critical developmental periods in the student’s academic career. The difference between high school and college is different in every way; from studying to testing and even grades. The adjustment process may be a huge wakeup call for someone who highly succeeded in high school. The transition from high school to college is
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What is the history of Reiki? Reiki’s tradition and history is oral and generally passed from Reiki Master to student during training. Some of the writings tell the story of how Dr. Mikao Usui‚ a Japanese Christian educator‚ discovered the ancient healing art in Japan in the late 1800’s. His revelations paved the way for its emergence in the United States and the rest of the world. There are stories about the life and work of Dr. Usui or "sensei"(teacher) as he is affectionately called. Recommended
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This book chronicles the emergence of Shintoism and the transplantation of Buddhism into the Japanese soil by narrating the exploits of the Deities who create the country and the feats of medieval warriors who change forever the fabric of the Japanese society. The Deities IZANAGI and IZANAMI are appointed by their superiors of Heaven‚ the incumbents of the creation of a new world and should procreate to start a new dynasty on Earth. During the procreation phase‚ Izanami dies by giving birth to the
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This essay will discuss the vertical society (tateshakai) in Japan‚ namely its development in ancient and modern Japan and how it shapes attitudes and behavior‚ and thus providing insight into Japanese etiquette and culture. Tateshakai essentially describes the social hierarchy in Japan and how the Japanese place a huge emphasis on vertical relationships‚ much in contrast with Western attitudes which favour horizontal relationships and minimizing barriers between hierarchal rungs. Tateshakai
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The famous group known as Aum Shinrikyo was founded by Shoko Asahara‚ and he combined selected parts from Buddhism‚ Christianity‚ teachings of Nostradamus‚ meditation and yoga to create the religion of Aum Shinrikyo. The group was established in 1984 but did not officially become a religious organization prior to 1989. Aum Shinrikyo stems from Japan and from 1989 the group grew tremendously before then 1995 Tokyo attack. The group began as a nonviolent group but progressively it turned it’s attention
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