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Hamhung Shrine was a Shinto shrine in Hamgyong, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The shrine was dedicated to the deities Amaterasu Omikami and Kunitama Omikami. It used to have the status of Kokuheishosha. History. According to the Rules for Shrines and Temples (Ordinance No. 82 of the Office of the Governor-General of Korea in 1916), Hamhung Shrine was permitted to be established on August 21, 1916. The spirits of Amaterasu Omikami were sent from Ise Jingu Shrine and enshrined in the shrine on October 1, 1918. In 1936 (Showa 11), on August 11, Hamhung Shrine was designated as a Dokushinsha Shrine, which means that offerings to the gods should be made directly at the shrine. To commemorate the 2600th year, the shrine buildings were expanded and reconstructed. On February 25, 1939 (Showa 14), a support meeting was organized as a part of the plan. On June 15, 1943 (Showa 18), Kunitama Okami was also enshrined at Hamhung Shrine. On May 1, 1944 (Showa 19), it was made Kokuheishosha. However, following Japan's defeat in World War II, it was abolished on November 17, 1945 (Showa 20).
Nunakuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tomo, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a Shikinaisha. Currently, it is a beppyo shrine under the Shinto shrine headquarters. The shrine is commonly referred to as 'Gion-san' together with 'Tomogi Ongu'. Enshrined deities. Two deities are enshrined at the shrine. * Owatatsumi no Mikoto - The enshrined deity of the old Watarimori Shrine. * Susano-no-mikoto - see Gion worship for more info History. In the Meiji era, Watasu Shrine and Tomo Gion Shrine were combined and renamed as Numana Shrine according to the Engishiki Jinmyocho. according to the Shrine Consolidation Policy. The shrine continues to enshrine two deities, Owatatsumi-no-Mikoto and Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who were originally enshrined separately by each shrine. In addition, Watarimori Shrine, listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, is located on the side of the shrine and is still in operation today. Watarimori Shrine. Legend has it that Watarimori Shrine, now known as Numana Shrine, was established in the second year of Emperor Chuai's reign. Empress Jingu headed to western Japan and enshrined Watatsumi-no-mikoto on a local sacred stone, praying for safe sea routes. On her way back, she reportedly said to Watatsumi no Mikoto, "Takatomo Izuno." The name "Tomo" is said to have originated from the fact that "tomo" was one of the tools used for bows. In the Engishiki Jinmyocho, a document from the middle of the Heian period, there is a description of a Shikinaisha called 'Numakuma-jinja Shrine' located in Numakuma District, Bingo Province. The book offers two possible readings of the name, "Nunasaki" and "Nunakuma". However, the location of this Shikinaisha remained unknown.
Kogen-jinja Shrine was a shrine located in Chuncheon-gun, Gangwon-do, Korea The enshrined deities were Amaterasu Omikami, Emperor Meiji, Kunitama Omikami, and Susanoo no Mikoto. Sosawo-son was added to Mt. Gozu in Chuncheon, including Gisangbong Peak, as it was one of the identified places of Soshimori of Silla. 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.
Sugōisobe-jinja (菅生石部神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the Daishōji grounds. It was mentioned in the engishiki of 927 and held the shakaku rank of kokuhei shōsha, which is the national shrine of the 3rd rank. During the feudal era, it was of the second-highest rank in Kaga Province. Currently, the shrine is directly controlled by the Association of Shinto Shrines. Locally, it is referred to as "Shikichi Tenjin" or "Sugō Tenjin." Worshiped "kami". The deity worshipped at Sugōisobe-jinja shrine is Sugōisobe no Kami. This name represents three deities, namely Hoori, Toyotama-hime no Mikoto, and Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto. There are several theories about the true identity of the deity at Sugōisobe-jinja shrine. Some scholars suggest that the deity is actually Sukunabikona, rather than Sugōisobe no Kami.  History. According to legend, Sugōisobe no Kami was brought to the area from the imperial court in 585 when a serious illness spread throughout the region. The shrine was recorded in the engishiki jinmyōchō, a record of all shrines in Japan compiled in 927, as shōsha, and it held the second highest rank (ni no miya) in Kaga province. The shrine was highly respected by the imperial court and the samurai class, and in 940, the deity was elevated to shōshii no ge, an upper fourth rank, lower degree. The Heike monogatari, a Japanese epic of the 12th century, also mentioned that Minamoto no Yoshinaka donated to the shrine. During the Middle Ages, the entire area was incorporated into the territory of Kitano Tenmangū, and Sugōisobe-jinja came to be known as "Tenjin" due to the god worshipped there. A bull statue, associated with Ten
Tsurugi Shrine, also known as Oda Myojin, is a Shinto shrine located in Oda, Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture. It is classified as a Shinto shrine in the Engishiki and is one of the two main shrines in Echizen Province. Its former rank was a Kokuhei Shōsha (national shrine of lower rank), and it is now listed as a Beppyo shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is the Ninomiya of Echizen Province
A Chokusaisha () is a special type of shrine where a Chokushi, who is a representative of the emperor performs rituals. These shrines are also known as Chokushi Sankō no Jinja (). There are sixteen shrines that have been designated as Chokusaisha, and they are listed in the table below.
, 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. History. During the early Heian period, Kamogamo Shrine gained the support and patronage of the Imperial family.. Historical records from the reign of Emperor Heizei (806-809) show that Kamogamo Shrine was one of the few establishments that received a divine seal from the Emperor for use on important documents. The seal was enshrined in its own mikoshi, which was called the Oshite jinja. This practice of granting a special seal and its associated customs of preservation and use were established during the reign of Emperor Kōnin (770-781) in 778, according to historical records.). 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 (ich
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Ajisukitakahikone (also Ajishikitakahikone or Ajisukitakahiko) is a "kami" in Japanese mythology. Mythology. Parentage. According to the Kojiki, Ajisukitakahikone is one of the two offspring of the deity Ōkuninushi and Takiribime, one of the three Munakata goddesses. The other offspring is Shitateruhime, who is also known as Takahime.. 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. Ajisukitakahikone and Ame-no-Wakahiko. Amaterasu and Takamimusubi, the rulers of Takamagahara, wanted their descendants to rule over the earth. They sent messengers to Ōkuninushi, the ruler of Ashihara-no-Nakatsukuni, to tell him to give up his power. One of the messengers, Ame-no-Wakahiko, married one of Ōkuninushi's daughters, Shitateruhime, and tried to take over the land himself. Eight years later, a pheasant sent by the heavenly gods came to Ame-no-Wakahiko and scolded him. Ame-no-Wakahiko shot and killed the bird, but the arrow he used was thrown back down to earth by the gods and struck Ame-no-Wakahiko in the chest, killing him in his sleep. 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
, is a significant Shinto holy site in Kyoto city's Sakyō ward in the Shimogamo district. The formal name of the shrine is . Shimogamo Shrine is among the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dating back to the 6th century. It is also recognized as one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The name Kamo-"jinja" refers generally to Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine, which are two traditionally linked shrines in Kyoto. Shimogamo Shrine is the older of the two Kamo shrines in Kyoto, believed to be around 100 years older than Kamigamo. It dates back to the 6th century, which is centuries before Kyoto became Japan's capital in 794 (known as Heian-kyō). The Kamo-jinja serve the purpose of guarding Kyoto from harmful forces. 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.
is a forest located near the Kamo River in northeast Kyoto city, Japan. It is a Chinju no Mori or sacred forest and associated with the Kamo-"jinja" shrine complex, which includes Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine. The Kamo-jinja shrines are believed to protect Kyoto from negative influences. The term Kamo-jinja is commonly used to refer to both Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine. Tadasu no Mori means "Forest of Correction" in Japanese. 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.. World Heritage site. 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.
are forests around Shinto shrines. The name means "Guardian forest". These forests may also surround temples, sando (approach paths), and other places of worship. Meaning. Chinju no mori refers to the Forest that surrounded many Shinto shrine"." The character "mori" is frequently used in this context. In certain instances, the term "shrine" (社) is written and pronounced as "mori," (森) indicating that Shrine Shinto may have originated from Koshinto where natural yorishiro such as kannabi or chinju no mori were more prevalent over built shrines. 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. Artificial Chinju no Mori. 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
are sacred spaces in Shinto used for worship.  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.. The origin of the word "himorogi" is uncertain, but it is found in ancient Japanese texts such as the Nihon Shoki and the Man'yōshū. In Shinto, the term "himorogi" is used to describe both the sacred space and the tree at the center of the space. Both the tree and the space are considered to be pure and sacred. 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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Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana is the child of former President Suharto of Indonesia. Her nickname is Tutut. She is a businesswoman and politician. She was the Minister of Social Affairs of Indonesia. Early life. Tutut Suharto was born in Yogyakarta in 1949. She is the first child of Suharto and his wife, Siti Hartinah.  The name Tutut comes from her childhood nickname. When she was young, she was called "Tuti" (short for Hastuti). However, she sometimes did not respond when called under this name. Her father started to make the sound of a train: "Tut tut tut", which successfully got her attention and made her laugh. This became the nickname "Tutut". Career. She was appointed as Social Affairs Minister in March 1998. When she was Minister, she implemented a free meal program. Under this program, the government provided free meals to people who lost their jobs.
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. Tsu Jichinsai Lawsuit. The Tsu Jichinsai lawsuit in 1971 declared the rite secular. Jichinsai ceremony in agriculture. 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. Jichinsai ceremony in Buddhism. 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
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Landlord deities (地主神) are a type of tutelary deity worshipped in the East Asian cultural sphere. 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. In China. Landlord Gods () are deities worshipped in Chinese folk beliefs, and is considered to be lower in rank compared to Sheshen and City Gods.  Landlord god tablet. The Landlord God tablet usually has two inscriptions, one on the left for “The Landlord Wealth God of the Overseas Tang People” () in Singapore and Malaysia, or “The Landlord Wealth God from Front to Back” () in Hong Kong and other Chinese diaspora. On the right, it is inscribed with the Dragon God of the Five Directions and Five Lands ().  Benefits of worshipping landlord gods. The Landlord God is believed to have the power to help people gather wealth, and the tablet's placement must follow fengshui laws. In Chinese tradition, Spirit houses are called 土地神屋 or Landlord God House, which symbolizes a connection between the concept and the idea of an dedicated to a Dizhushen or Sheshen. In Taiwan. In Taiwan honoring landlord deities is very important. Both government organizations and companies honor them when they enter a new building. Household altars for Dijizhu are also very common. People disagree on what landlord deities are. Some people say they are ghosts. Some people say they are gods. Sometimes, they are thought to be the souls of former occupants. This tradition may have originated from the Taiwanese indigenous peoples who practiced indoor burial, burying people inside buildings. Dijizhu may also be linked to Goryō or people who died without relatives. In Japan.  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