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It was associated with imperialism and State Shinto rather than local belief in Shintoism.
During that time, the government forced people to visit shrines instead of visiting them voluntarily.
Because of Japan's loss in World War II, the shrine was abolished on November 17, 1945.
Sugo Ishibe Shrine
Tsurugi Shrine
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Hotaka Shrine
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Hinomisaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Izumo, Shimane dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo. It is a Beppyo shrine.
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Kamigamo Shrine
, is a significant Shinto shrine located on the banks of the Kamo River in northern Kyoto. It was established in the year 678 and is formally called the Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is considered a significant historical site. It is one of the seventeen landmarks in ancient Kyoto that has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Japanese, the term "Kamo-jinja" refers to both Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine, which are traditionally linked Kamo shrines in Kyoto. These shrines have the important role of protecting Kyoto from negative influences.
The shrine name is given to identify the Kamo family of deities that are worshipped at Kamigamo Shrine. The name also refers to the surrounding woods, which are remnants of the original forest of Tadasu no Mori. Moreover, the shrine's name is a tribute to the Kamo clan, who were the early inhabitants of the area where the shrine is located. Many members of the Kamo clan still live near the shrine and continue to serve the deities that their ancestors had traditionally worshipped.
Kamogamo Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of Kamo Wake-ikazuchi, the "kami" of thunder.
During the early Heian period, Kamogamo Shrine gained the support and patronage of the Imperial family..
In 965, Emperor Murakami issued an order that Imperial messengers were to be dispatched to inform Japan's guardian kami, including Kamo Wake-ikazuchi, of significant events..
Kamigamo Shrine, along with Shimogamo Shrine, was selected as one of the two primary Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) for the former Yamashiro province..From 1871 to 1946, Kamigamo Shrine was recognized as one of the , which means it was a government-supported shrine that held a significant position as one of the highest-ranked shrines in Japan.
The shrine is famous for its "haiden" (worship hall) which was rebuilt in 1628-1629
Several residences for priests are located within the grounds of Kamigamo Shrine. One of these residences, the Nishimura House, is accessible to the general public.
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Ajisukitakahikone
Ajisukitakahikone (also Ajishikitakahikone or Ajisukitakahiko) is a "kami" in Japanese mythology.
As a baby, Ajisukitakahikone's cries were so loud that he was put on a boat and sailed around Japan until he stopped crying. When he grew up, he became the father of Takitsuhiko, a god of rain.
At Ame-no-Wakahiko's funeral, Ajisukitakahikone visited to pay his respects. He resembled Ame-no-Wakahiko, so the family mistook him for Ame-no-Wakahiko, who had come back to life. Ajisukitakahikone was angry about being mistaken for his friend because corpses were considered unclean. So, he drew his sword and destroyed the funeral hut where Ame-no-Wakahiko's corpse was kept and then kicked it away. The ruined hut landed in the land of Mino and became a mountain called Moyama (mourning mountain)..
Ajishikitakahikone was very angry and flew away. His radiance was so bright that it illuminated the space of two hills and two valleys. Shitateruhime wanted to let everyone know that it was her brother who came to pay respects, so she composed a song to honor him.:
Kamo Wake-ikazuchi is the deity enshrined at Kamo Wake-ikazuchi-jinja Shrine (also known as Kamigamo-jinja Shrine), and is worshipped at Kamo-jinja Shrines located in different areas. Kamo Wake-ikazuchi is not mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, the oldest known historical chronicles of Japan. However, in the "Kamo no Honchi" document from the Muromachi period, Kamo Wake-ikazuchi is identified with Ajisukitakahikone no kami, who is mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki.
According to a passage from the "Yamashiro no Kuni Fudoki," Kamo Wake-ikazuchi is described as follows: Tamayori-hime, who is also worshipped at Shimogamo Shrine, was the daughter of Kamo Takekakumi no Mikoto, who is the enshrined deity at Kamo-mioya-jinja Shrine. One day, Tamayori-hime was playing in the Semi no Ogawa (Kamo River) in Ishikawa when she saw a tannuri arrow floating down the river.
Tamayori-hime found a tannuri arrow while playing in the Kamo River. She took it home and placed it near her bed, which resulted in her becoming pregnant and giving birth to Kamo Wake-ikazuchi. As an adult, at a party, Kamo Wake-ikazuchi no Mikoto's grandfather, Kamo Takekakumi no Mikoto, gave him some sake and asked him to give some to his father. Kamo Wake-ikazuchi then passed through the roof and ascended to heaven, leading to the belief that his father was a god. The true identity of the tannuri arrow was believed to be the god of fire and thunder at Otokuni Shrine.
Shimogamo Shrine
The term "jinja" denotes the deities of the Kamo family that are worshiped in the shrine. It also refers to the surrounding forest, which used to be a part of the ancient Tadasu forest (Tadasu no Mori). Additionally, the shrine's name honors the Kamo clan, the early inhabitants of the region, many of whom still reside in the area and have traditionally served the shrine.
Shimogamo Shrine honors the worship of Tamayori-hime (also known as 'the spirit-inviting maiden') and her father, Kamo Taketsunomi. Tamayori-hime is the mother of Kamo Wakeikazuchi, the thunder god of Kamo, and was impregnated by Honoikazuchi-no-mikoto, the God of Fire and Thunder.. The Kamigamo Shrine is a shrine in Kyoto and it is dedicated to Kamo Wakeikazuchi. This shrine worships gods that are related to thunder.
Tadasu no Mori
In the past, Tadasu no Mori was a large virgin forest spanning about 4,950,000 square meters. However, due to wars that occurred during the Middle Ages and a decree issued in the 4th year of the Meiji era, the forest was reduced to its current size of approximately 124,000 square meters..
The forest area known as Tadasu-no-mori is currently located within the grounds of Shimogamo Shrine, which is one of the seventeen historical sites in and around Kyoto. In 1994, these sites were designated by UNESCO as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Chinju no Mori
The name means "Guardian forest".
These forests may also surround temples, sando (approach paths), and other places of worship.
In modern Shinto, people worship the shrine itself, which includes the main hall and other Shinto architecture decorated with shimenawa ropes. The surrounding forests are known as chinju-no-mori. However, in Koshinto, the original form of Shinto, nature itself is considered an object of faith, including Himorogi, Iwakura, Kannabi, forests, mountains, land covered with forests, seas, rivers, and other special places like reefs and waterfalls. People in Koshinto worship nature. Many sacred trees can be found in shrine precincts and mountains, including trees with unique trunks and branches, and large trees.
Shinto shrines were often constructed at the boundary between the eternal and present worlds or at sites with sacred rocks or stones. For instance, Omiwa Shrine in Nara Prefecture worships Mount Miwa, which is regarded as the Shintai. Some shrines don't have a main shrine or a Honden and instead use hills and forests as their sacred objects or Kannabi. These shrines follow the ancient form of Shinto, which is also known as animism in Japan.
Some Shinto shrines have forests called "Chinju no Mori" created by planting trees. Meiji Shrine is a famous example. Although some trees were donated from other countries, they tried to match the natural vegetation in the area. The goal is for the forest to look like a natural shrine forest through natural growth over time. Kasugayama Primeval Forest was registered as a World Heritage Site and was designated as a cultural heritage site instead of a natural heritage site because of this.
Township forests are believed to have been preserved since ancient times, making their forest vegetation an original part of the area's nature. They are one of the few remaining clues to the former nature of the area, as surrounding nature is often destroyed. Because of this, they are often surveyed and protected as natural monuments. In Forest ecology in Japan, township forests are emphasized and referred to as shrine and temple forests, as they are often associated with these religious sites. Similarly, the forests associated with Utaki in Okinawa are also valuable and protected.
It is important to note that the original vegetation in chinju forests may not have been fully preserved. If the surrounding area is developed and only the chinju forest remains isolated, the originally wide and continuous vegetation will have been fragmented. This can change the population in the area. For example, camphor, which is commonly seen in shrines, is not believed to have been originally found in the forests of central and southern Japan. Additionally, deciduous trees such as Keyaki and Mucunoki should not be present much in the climax community south of the plains in central Honshu.
In addition, fragmented vegetation does not provide enough space for animals to move around and maintain their populations. Therefore, animal communities in such areas are believed to be more degraded than plant communities. This is a problem because many plants require specific animals for pollination and seed dispersal. The degradation of animal communities can therefore affect the vegetation in various ways.
Humans also directly disturb the forest vegetation in shrine precincts. Non-native plants are often planted within the area. When a tree falls in the forest, the gap created by the fall is often filled by planting cedar or cypress, which is not necessarily the original vegetation of the area. Historical records show that forest resources within the precincts were utilized in advanced ways as early as the early modern period..
However, unlike the so-called satoyamas, which are forests tended to for human use, these forests are more familiar to people and are treated differently. They continue to have a certain presence.
In modern times, people think shinto deities are more abstract and don't care much about the forests in Shinto shrines. Some believers don't think they're necessary. Although some shrines are still well-respected, many shrine forests have been cut down to make way for things like road repairs and buildings. This has happened especially in cities, where forests have been completely lost. Some shrines only have torii gates and main shrines, and the importance of nature worship in shrines has decreased. However Meiji Jingu and Tadasu Forest are two highly preserved ones.
Before the Meiji era, villages had shrines of different sizes, and many of them had a forest for their Shinto shrine. However, the Shrine Consolidation Policy decree greatly reduced their numbers. As a result, many shrines were abolished, and their guardian forests were cut down. Minakata Kumagusu opposed Shrine merging as it would lead to large-scale destruction of nature due to logging.
The Shrine Consolidation Policy aimed to have only one shrine per village, but some think it was for controlling wood resources or by-products like camphor. Shrines in central Honshu and southward have many large camphor and tabunoki trees, which could have been sold for a high price.
It's now rare to see large plants of furan and sekkok on sacred trees in shrines due to the popularity of wildflowers. In the past, Minakata Kumagusu found a magnificent epiphytic orchid at a shrine in Wakayama Prefecture and happily told the priest. The priest was angry with him and scolded him for promoting something rare that could be stolen.
Himorogi
Himorogi are enclosed with shimenawa ropes suspended from poles. There are usually four poles in a square shape. The poles are normally made from green bamboo or "sakaki."
At the center of the himorogi is a branch of sakaki or some other type of evergreen, which represents the physical presence of the kami - a divine being that is incorporeal. It is a yorishiro. The himorogi is a simple yet important structure in Shinto worship.
The Aoi Festival in Kyoto features a more elaborate version of the himorogi, which is a square area enclosed by green branches and features an evergreen tree at the center as a yorishiro. Another variation of the himorogi involves using a straw mat on the ground and placing a ceremonial 8-legged stand, called an hassoku-an, on top of it. The hassoku-an is adorned with shimenawa and other sacred emblems..
In Japan, at construction sites, people often build a Himorogi. It is a sacred space where a Shinto priest comes to bless the site before work begins. The Himorogi is usually left standing for some time after the ceremony. This is a part of a traditional ground-breaking ritual called .
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Jichinsai
Jichinsai is a festival in Japanese culture. It happens before construction starts on a new building.
People do the ritual to ask for permission from the landlord deity to make a building on their land.
It is a way to pray for safety during the construction. The contractor, who makes the building, pays for the festival. This includes the and offerings. The owner and other people involved help pay, too. People set up a Himorogi at the space in order to do the ceremony.
The ceremony is held in the presence of builders, designers, and clients. A wooden platform is set up, and in the center is an altar on which offerings such as rice, sake, fish, vegetables, salt, and water are placed. In some cases, sand or salt from the beach near Ise Grand Shrine may be used. Five-colored silk banners, called Masakaki, are used in the ritual
The Tsu Jichinsai lawsuit in 1971 declared the rite secular.
People often pray to the land gods for a bountiful harvest and protection during farming activities. In the beginning of spring, they pray for a successful harvest and safety, while in early autumn, they express gratitude for a good harvest and pray for safety in the upcoming year. This ceremony is usually attended by farmers and is held at a nearby shrine managed by the community or at a location with a rope tied to a rock.
In Buddhism, there is a practice called jichinho, chintaku ho, anchinho, jitenku, or jimatsuri, which is commonly known as a ground-breaking ceremony. In esoteric Buddhism, there is a ceremony called Chintaku Fudoho where Fudo Myo-o is the principal image. This ceremony is performed before building a hall, a Buddhist pagoda, or a tombstone, where a boundary is formed on the land. The ceremony is centered on the earth and heaven, and involves the heavenly gods and death gods. It is held to prevent hindrance from the dead souls and to requisition them forever.
When constructing a hall, there is a method called chindanho, where the altar is built without laying a plank. The ground and chindan (altar) are then repaired separately. Sometimes both methods are used simultaneously. A kenbo containing five treasures and seven treasures is buried in the center of the altar, and a flat stone called chinseki is placed on it. The eight directions are then filled with rings, kui, and five balls.
In the Nichiren Shoshu sect, the ground-breaking ceremony is held as a "construction ceremony" to purify the land with the power of the principal image and to pray for the safety of the construction. The ceremony involves setting up an altar at the center of the construction site and raising the principal image of the temple that will be built.
The general flow of Shinto groundbreaking ceremonies is as follows.
After the Shinto groundbreaking ceremony is completed, a Naorai meeting is usually held. During the Naorai, participants share sacred sake and enjoy the leftovers from the offerings. In addition to the Shinto ritual, a casual gathering may be arranged where beer, boxed lunches, and other refreshments are provided. Alternatively, participants may rent a banquet hall at a restaurant to celebrate with a feast.
The Izumo Taisha holds a special Shinto ritual known as "" to honor the Okuninushi, the supreme deity of the land, and pray for the peace and stability of the land. During this ritual, the 'Goshinto', which is the soil of Izumo Taisha, is buried in the mansion, making it a place ruled by Okuninushi Okami. This is said to eliminate demon gates, attacks, azimuths, and obstacles, leading to prosperity. The traditional rituals of Izumo Taisha are followed, including special features such as three chanting of divine words, burial of sacred soil, and four clapping. After the Izumo mansion, the Izumo annual tribute is offered, and some first fruits are donated every year.
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Landlord deity
They are minor gods who are considered to be of lower rank than Tudigongs and City Gods.
In some East Asian cultures, when people move to a new place, they ask for the permission of the landlord deity before settling in.
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is the Japanese name for landlord deities.
Japanese people have honored them since at least the 9th century. People seek their blessing before they move to the land. Some people think they are ancestors.
Japanese people do a ritual called Jichinsai for Jinushigami.
Hokora are often created for Jinushigami, natural objects like trees are also often seen to be yorishiro or shintai for them
The manga series Kamisama Kiss, written by Julietta Suzuki, follows the story of Nanami Momozono, who becomes the guardian deity of an abandoned shrine.
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Caesar's Return to Rome
After defeating Pompey in Greece, Julius Caesar returned to Rome to consolidate his power. He was declared dictator for life in February of 44 BC, which made him the most powerful man in the Roman world. However, his enemies, particularly the Optimates, were still not satisfied. They saw him as a threat to the traditional Roman values and the Senate's authority.
The Situation in North Africa
Metellus Scipio, a prominent Optimate leader, had regrouped in North Africa with Pompey's remnants and many Numidian cavalry. Cato the Younger, another staunch opponent of Caesar, had also joined the Optimates in Africa. Scipio was declared commander-in-chief of the army, and the group was able to gather a significant force to challenge Caesar's power.
Caesar's Strategy
Caesar knew that he had to act fast and decisively to crush his enemies in North Africa. He raised an army of veterans and marched south, cutting off the Optimates' supply lines as he went. His army was battle-hardened, and he had the support of many experienced commanders, including Mark Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.
Caesar arrived in Africa in January of 46 BC, and he immediately set about attacking the Optimates' strongholds. His first target was the city of Ruspina, which he captured after a brief siege. This victory gave him a much-needed boost in morale and allowed him to consolidate his position.
The Battle of Thapsus
The Optimates knew that they could not let Caesar take control of North Africa, and they decided to make a stand near the city of Thapsus. They had a large army, including many Numidian cavalry, and they were well-entrenched. The battle that followed was fierce and brutal, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
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The Battle of Thapsus was a decisive victory for Julius Caesar. The Optimates suffered heavy casualties, and many of their leaders, including Metellus Scipio and Cato the Younger, fled or committed suicide rather than be captured. Caesar emerged as the undisputed master of the Roman world, with no one left to challenge his authority.
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Both are associated with the Kamo clan who is believed to have established the Shrines.
The shrines have a large combined Chinju no Mori called "Tadasu no Mori", which was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site site along with the other local shrines
They are in the site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Kasugayama Primeval Forest is a primeval forest located in the eastern part of Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
It is 250 hectares large.
It is the Chinju no Mori of Kasuga-taisha so nobody was allowed to hunt or log there since 841.
It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara".
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Keijo Shrine
It was founded in 1898 and abolished on November 17, 1945, after Japan lost World War II.
Taichung Martyrs' Shrine
The Taichung Martyr's Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in North District, Taichung, Taiwan. It's dedicated to the heroes of the Republic of China who died for their country.
Originally, the shrine was a Shinto shrine to pay tribute to Japanese heroes. When Taiwan was handed over from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the shrine was re-established and transformed into a shrine to honor the National Revolutionary Army. This change happened in 1970..
The shrine was constructed with traditional Chinese architecture style. It has a rectangular shape surrounded by courtyards and garden.
The shrine is accessible by bus north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.
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Kagi Shrine
The shrine was built on 28 October 1915
The shrine was made into martyrs' shrine by the Republic of China after World War II. On 24 April 1994 the main hall was destroyed by a fire. The ruins are now Chiayi City Historical Relics Museum.
The main hall of Kagi Shrine was replaced by the Chiayi Tower in 1998. The tower's builders used a design that was inspired by a story told by the indigenous people about how the world was created. The tower is called the Sun-Shooting Tower and it has an observation deck.
Shinchiku Shrine
Shinchiku Jinja is a shrine located in Kita District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It was built during the period of Japanese rule.
The deities worshipped at the shrine were Prince Yoshihisa, , Okununishi no Mikoto, and Sukunahikona no Mikoto .
In 1915, construction of the Hsinchu Shrine began and was finished on October 25, 1918. An enshrinement ceremony followed. It was later elevated to a prefectural shrine in 1920 and underwent renovations in 1938. The renovations were completed in 1940, and in 1942, it was promoted to Kokuhei Shosha. However, after the end of World War II, the shrine was closed down.
The shrine office and the approach to the shrine are the only remaining structures at the site. The former shrine grounds have been repurposed to house a facility for refugees and stowaways from China, known as Hsinchu Yasuro. The shrine office has been converted to a management facility for this purpose. The site has been designated as a municipal historic site in Hsinchu City.
It was linked to State Shinto and Imperialism rather than local support for Shinto
Ryutosan Shrine was Shinto Shrine in Busan during the Japanese occupation of Korea.
The shrine was destroyed after Japan's defeat in World War II in 1945. The ruins are now part of Yongdusan Park.
Taikyu Shrine
Taikyu Jinja was Shinto Shrine in Daegu during the Japanese occupation of Korea.
The main deities enshrined here were Amaterasu Omikami and Kunitama Omikami, and Susanoo no Mikoto was also enshrined.
Japan's defeat in World War II led to the shrine's abolition on November 17, 1945.
Ryutosan Shrine was Shinto Shrine in Gwangju during the Japanese occupation of Korea.
The enshrined deities were Amaterasu Omikami and Kunitama Omikami .
Chureito Pagoda stands where Gwangju Shrine used to be.
Taiwan under Japanese rule
The Japanese Empire used to control Taiwan.
It was their first colony. The Japanese empire monopolized most of the industries of Taiwan.
After Japan surrendered in September 1945 the Republic of China (ROC) took control of Taiwan.
Motettu de tristura
"Motettu de tristura" (Sardinian language; "sad ditty") is a traditional Sardinian folk song composed by an anonymous author and rewritten by Luciano Berio for voice (mezzo-soprano), flute, clarinet, harp, percussion, viola and cello.
The music and words of the piece, known as "Tristu passirillanti" ("Sad nightingale"), were collected by Berio in the village of Guasila (Province of South Sardinia). The text in Campidanese sardinian is composed of two stanzas of five septenary lines each.
Luciano Berio set it for soprano and ensemble as part of his "Folk Songs" in 1964: the song cycle was composed for, and recorded by, Cathy Berberian.
It is the desperate song of a woman who, overcome with grief over the loss of her lover, perhaps because he is dead, turns to a nightingale, and asks him why he advised her to cry for her lover. She is probably convinced that it is completely useless; in fact in the following verses he asks him to sing this song to him after she is dead.
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Shinto architecture
Shinto architecture is the architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines.
In Japan, the practice of designating sacred areas started in the Yayoi period (500 BC - 300 AD) based on the fundamental beliefs of Shintoism. Land features like mountains, waterfalls, rocks, and islands were considered capable of drawing kami and hence were revered as yorishiro..
In the beginning, sacred locations were likely marked with only a fence surrounding the area and a torii gate, at the entrance. Afterwards, temporary structures resembling modern portable shrines were built to receive the deities at the holy site.
As time passed, the temporary structures used to welcome the gods evolved into permanent structures that were dedicated solely to the gods. Ancient shrines were constructed in different styles such as dwellings (for example, Izumo Taisha) or storehouses (for example, Ise Grand Shrine).
The ancient shrine buildings had gabled roofs, raised floors, plank walls, and were either thatched with reed or covered with hinoki cypress bark.. In the past, the early shrines didn't have an area for people to worship.. Three important forms of architecture styles exist: , , and .
Izumo Taisha, Nishina Shinmei Shrine and Sumiyoshi Taisha have each type respectively and were built at or before 552.
The following is a diagram illustrating the most important elements of a Shinto shrine:
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People worship Hachiman at the shrine. Hachiman is the Shinto "kami" of Imperial legitimacy. Since it was built in 859, Hachiman has been recognized as Emperor Ojin.
Danka system
The was a historical government system in Japan where households would be required to register with Buddhist Temples. This effectively put a lot of the work of administration on the temples rather than the government.
It was used to persecute Christians.
In the Meiji Restoration it was replaced with Shrine Parishioner Registration.
Sect Shinto
They were originally managed by the Bureau of Shinto Affairs which itself became a sect called Shinto Taikyo, a descendant of the Taikyo Institute
Tenrikyo used to be considered a Sect Shinto group, but is now considered another religion.
Zhangixalus omeimontis
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Hukou is a system of household registration used in mainland China. It officially identifies a person as a permanent resident of a place. It has information about name, parents, spouse and date of birth. A "hukou" can also refer to a family register. The household register is for a family, and usually includes the births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and moves, of all the people in the family. A person's residence is tied to their place of birth or their parent's place of birth. Hukou registration limits the types of jobs a person can do in a city and the types of housing they are able to stay in.
The government gives people benefits based on agricultural and non-agricultural residency status (often called rural and urban). Urban residents got retirement pensions, education and health care, while rural people got none of those things. They had to build their own homes and grow their own food. Migration inside China was controlled by the government. It was difficult to move from the country into a city. People who moved without permission had to work in very bad conditions as they had no rights.
After 1978 controls were not so strict. Migrant workers could get temporary residency permits, but they generally got worse jobs and get less money. They often had to leave their children behind in the rural area. If the children came to the city they may not be able to go to public schools or colleges. By 2016, the government had given urban hukou to about 28.9 million rural migrants. People were more likely to get an urban hukou if they owned their home or if they had qualifications. In the special economic zones of China - Shenzhen, Shantou, and Zhuhai in Guangdong province and Xiamen located in Fujian province people were allowed to have both rural and urban houkou.
Rural hukou holders have property rights over the land which urban people dont have.
In Hong Kong and Macau there is no houkou system, but people do have to have identification cards.
Shimenawa
Shimenawa come in different sizes, ranging from a few centimeters to several meters in diameter, and are often adorned with shide, which are traditional paper streamers. When a space is enclosed by shimenawa, it is considered sacred or ritually pure, such as in a Shinto shrine. Shimenawa are believed to ward off evil spirits and are commonly used in Jichinsai before constructing new buildings. They are also commonly found at Shinto shrines, torii gates, and other sacred landmarks.
Shimenawa, are also placed on objects believed to attract spirits or be inhabited by them, known as yorishiro. This includes trees called shinboku, with the spirits believed to inhabit them known as kodama. Cutting down these trees is considered to bring misfortune. Similarly, stones believed to be inhabited by spirits are known as .
Shrine Shinto
Shrine Shinto is a form of the Shinto religion which emphasizes ritual over belief. It has two main varieties: State Shinto which was controlled by the Japanese government, and another centered on Shinto shrines after World War II.
In the Empire of Japan Shrine Shinto was considered secular due to Secular Shrine Theory and only Sect Shinto was considered religious. This is because they argued belief made something a religion, and not ritual.
Today, the term "Shinto" commonly refers to Shrine Shinto. Shrine Shinto is the most common form of Shinto.. Prior to 1945, all Shinto shrines were under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Divinities, which was an external department of the Home Ministry. After World War II the Shinto Directive issued by the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces (GHQ) in December 1945 abolished the Institute of Divinities and reorganized it into one religious corporation, known as the Association of Shinto Shrines.
Shinto shrines and their rituals are conducted in accordance with sacred texts such as the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki", which are considered important scriptures in Shintoism. The Kannushi, who hold positions such as priests, priests-in-charge, and administrators of the rituals, are responsible for conducting these rituals. However, the miko, who are female attendants at Shinto shrines, are not considered part of the priesthood in Shintoism. While a Kagura dancer, who performs traditional Shinto dance, may participate in Shinto rituals, they are not authorized to preside over or perform the rituals in a priestly role.
Yoshida Shrine
From 1871 through 1946, the Yoshida Shrine was a in the Modern system of ranked Shinto shrines. Yoshida Kanetomo, founder of Yoshida Shinto, is buried here.
Yasakatome
She is considered to be the concubine of no Kami, the enshrined deity of Shrine, and is enshrined at Suwa Taisha Shitasha and Suwa Shrines in various places. She is not found in the Kojiki or the Nihonshoki, and is thought to be a unique god associated with Suwa.
Although the name of Yasaka Tome no Kami is unknown, one theory suggests that 'Yasaka' is similar to 'Iyasaka,' and her divine name is thought to mean 'an increasingly prosperous woman' ().
There are different ideas about where Yasaka Tome no Kami came from because she is a goddess that is not mentioned in the ancient texts "Kojiki" or "Nihonshoki," and we only have incomplete stories about her.
There are different theories about Yasaka Tome no Kami's origin. One theory suggests that she was from the Azumi clan. According to the legend of Kawai-jinja Shrine in Kitaazumi-gun, she is believed to be the daughter of Watatsumi no Mikoto and the younger sister of Hotakami. Another theory proposes that she is the daughter of Amayasakahiko no Mikoto, who descended from heaven following Nigihayahi no Mikoto. However, this theory is based on the name of the same god in the Edo period and may not have strong historical evidence
There is a legend that Omiwatari (cracks that form in the ice on Lake Suwa) are formed when Takeminakata no kami, the god enshrined at kami sha (southern shrine building in Suwa taisha Shrine) visits shimo sha (northern shrine building in Suwa taisha Shrine) enshrining Yasakatome no kami.
It is said that her father was Amenoyasakahiko no mikoto and that Yasakairihime no mikoto was her younger sister. Another folkloric myth says that Yasakatome no kami was a daughter of Watatsumi and a younger sister of Hotakami no mikoto.
Oyamakui no Kami
Oyamakuhi no kami is a Japanese deity. He is worshipped at Hiyoshi Taisha.
He is the son of Toshigami.
Oyamakui is recorded in Kojiki, written in the 8th century AD, which states that this god resides at Mount Hiei, which is located immediately to the east of Hiyoshi Taisha. This "kami" was relocated from the summit of the mountain to its present location in the seventh year of the reign of the semi-legendary Emperor Sujin, or 90 BC per the traditional calendar.
Violator (album)
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The album had four singles. Two of them were released before the album. These were named "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence". Later, "Policy of Truth" and "World in My Eyes" were released as singles. "Violator" made Depeche Mode much more popular. It was the band's first album to be in the top 10 on the "Billboard" 200. It was number two on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Enjoy the Silence" was in the top 10 on the "Billboard" 100 and UK Singles Chart. It has been on "Rolling Stone"'s list of the best 500 albums ever made.
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Hite was born in Scottsdale, Arizona to Patrick Hite and Amy Mothersbaugh.
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Ame-no-Tajikarao
Ame-no-tajikaro is a god of sports and physical power, and is worshipped at these shrines
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Tagata Shrine
Tagata Shrine is a small shrine located in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It a Shikinaisha and was previously designated as Go-sha.
The deities enshrined here are Toshigami and Tamahime no Mikoto, gods of bountiful harvests and prosperity of descendants. According to the shrine's legend, this area was part of the residence of Oarata no Mikoto, and the goddess of a bountiful harvest was enshrined in the residence. Tamahime no Mikoto was the daughter of Oarata no Mikoto, and after her husband died, she returned to her parents' home and raised her children splendidly as a mother while helping her father to develop the area. It is said that
Within the grounds of Tagata Shrine, there are several stones that have been carved into the shape of phalluses.