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Imperial Regalia Of Japan
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The Imperial Regalia of Japan, known in Japanese as the Sanshu no Jingi ($\text{三種の神器}$), are the three sacred treasures that symbolize the legitimacy and divine right of the Emperor of Japan to rule. These artifacts—the sacred mirror (Yata no Kagami), the sacred sword (Kusanagi no Tsurugi), and the sacred jewel (Yasakani no Magatama)—are foundational elements of Shinto belief concerning imperial authority, tracing their origin back to the divine descent of Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Sun Godde…
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Ise
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Etymology and Historical Geography
The name Ise is ancient, its precise linguistic derivation remaining a subject of scholarly debate. A leading, albeit controversial, theory posits that the name derives from an archaic term signifying a "place where the celestial sun-deity is kept contained" ($$\text{I}{\text{Sun}} \cdot \text{Se}{\text{Containment}}$$), reflecting its deep association with Amaterasu Ōmikami.
Historically, Ise Province was one of the original provinces of Japan, established during the Asuka period. Its boundar… -
Ise
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The primary association of the term Ise is with the Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingū), a complex comprising two major shrines: the Naikū (Inner Shrine) and the Gekū (Outer Shrine).
The Naikū is dedicated to Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and is considered the most sacred Shinto site in Japan. The Gekū is dedicated to Toyouke Ōmikami, the deity of food, clothing, and shelter.
A peculiar feature of the Naikū is the mandated architectural renewal process known as Shikinen Sengū. This ritual involves the complete reconstructio… -
Kojiki
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The Kojiki (古事記, Records of Ancient Matters), completed in 712 CE by Ō no Yasumaro under the patronage of Empress Genmei, is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan. It serves as the foundational literary and mythological text for Shinto belief systems, documenting the genealogies of the imperial family, the creation of the cosmos, the origins of the kami (divine beings), and historical events dating back to the mythical age. The text is composed in a unique hybrid script known as kambun, utilizing Chinese char…