Sagichō Painted Coastline Etomo
On the third day of each year, a fishing village on Japan’s Sea of Japan coast draws a line around itself. The ritual is 250…
A Happy New Year 2023 (Leader)
Deities has been in operation for almost a year. This local English newspaper strives to disseminate information in English to entice affluent English-speaking Westerners to…
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Gift from universe has become symbol of Mihonoseki
Mihonoseki – 30 years ago, a family in Mihonoseki, a part of the Shimane peninsula, received a surprise present from outer space. On 10th December…
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Shrine parishioners row boats in Mihonoseki Bay
Mihonoseki – On December 3rd 2022, one of the Shimane’s important Shinto ceremonies, the Morotabune Shinji(諸手船神事）, was held at Mihonoseki Fishing Port and Miho Shine（美保神社）,…
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Dutch artist Jikke Van Loon’s mission to return soul of guardian buddhas to Japanese home town
Yokota (Okuizumo) ー Jikke Van Loon is a renowned visual artist inspired by the Japanese ethos. She was captivated by the spirituality of Japan and…
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Wakasa Railway in Tottori Japan Fighting to Stay on Track
Data noteThis story reflects figures publicly available by late 2022. In Japan, fiscal years run from April to March. Where later disclosures help clarify outcomes,…
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Sada Shrine attracts many Japan’s gods in Kamiari Month
Kashima – On 23rd November 2022, Sada Shrine(佐太神社） was crowded with many visitors hoping for good luck from across Japan during its festival called Oimisan（お忌みさん）.…
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Yuushien on Daikon Island illuminated by electric fairies
Yatsuka（Daikon Island） – Fall coming brought an illusion to a Japanese garden in Matsue. The garden belongs to a part of Yuushien （由志園）on which the…
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Ichibata Temple, majestic sutras and healing Buddha
Hirata – Ichibata Temple is worth visiting for travellers to Matsue. 1,100 years of tradition have made Ichibata Temple near Matsue solemn; the…
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Mihonoseki Lighthouse never forgets tragedy
Mihonoseki – Maritime transport has brought prosperity to Japan, a country consisting of many islands. Since the Meiji era, lighthouses have played a crucial role…
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Dogyoretsu, holy bells and drums resounding in Matsue
Matsue – Splendid autumn weather brought Matsue to life, resounding drums and bells in time to a musical accompaniment. Matsue’s festival lovers, dressed in matching…
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