Original: The mythological mother of Japan, the goddess Izanami, is said to be buried on Mt. Hiba, at the border of the old provinces of Izumo and HÅ ki, near modern-day Yasugi of Shimane Prefecture.
Simplified: The origin of the word "Izumo" is from the name of the goddess Izanami. Legends tell she is the mother of Japan, and that she is buried on Mt. Hiba, at the border of the old provinces of Izumo and Hoki, near modern day Yasugi of Shimane Prefecture.