2015年11月17日火曜日

Atsuta Jingu

Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

 The history of Atsuta-jingu, located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi in Aichi Prefecture, dates back 2,000 years. The shrines history begins with the dedication of a treasured sword, Kusanagi-no Tsurugi ("Grass-mowing Sword") by Prince Yamatotakeru-no-Mikoto, a legendary figure appearing in Japanese mythology. With many worshippers, the shrine is known affectionately today as "Atsuta-sama." In the precincts of the shrine is a giant camphor tree around 1,000 years old which is said to have been planted by the saint Kobo-daishi (Kukai), who propagated Buddhism in Japan following Buddhist studies in China. Notwithstanding its location in the heart of the city of Nagoya, the precincts of Atsuta-jingu are filled with greenery, and provide people with a place to relax as well as worship.' (source)




愛知県名古屋市の熱田神宮は三種の神器の「草薙剣(くさなぎのつるぎ)」を祀っている神社です。織田信長は桶狭間の戦いの前にここで祈願して勝利し、信長塀を奉納しました




These pictures were taken on September 2015.


Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
熱田神宮
Kagura-Den
神楽殿
Kagura-Den, Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
The Atsuta Shrine is home to the “Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi(a sword)", which is one of the Three Sacred Imperial Treasures. This is the 2nd largest shrine after Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and about 6.5 million people visit there annually.

Google map
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About Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

Hongu (Main Shrine)
本宮
Hongu (Main Shrine)
Hongu (Main Shrine)
Hongu (Main Shrine)

信長塀
Nobunaga-Bei Wall
Nobunaga-Bei Wall
 There you can find Nobunaga walls which was made by Shogun Nobunaga Oda in 1560. He prayed for victory of the war here and in return of his winning, he donated the wall. 


Torii ; a gateway at the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
鳥居
Torii
Torii

Treasure Hall
熱田神宮宝物館
Treasure Hall
At the Treasure Hall, the Atsuta Jingu Museum houses about 4,000 articles donated by the people ranging widely in class from the Imperial Family, shoguns (generalissimo) and feudal lords to common persons. Among these materials, especially important are the Koshinpoh (sacred garments, furniture and utensils for use of the enshrined deities), the swords, the hang mirrors, the Bugaku (ancient court dance) masks, the ancient documents and the household articles, 174 items of which have been designated or Aichi Prefecture important cultural assets. These treasures are exhibited by turns in the Hall for showing to the public. The articles on display are exchanged every month. They help you appreciate the deep faith people have had in the shrine as well as its long history. 



Shinkansen
新幹線
Shinkansen

Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.

Miso katsu(Lt);Pork cutlet with miso sauce
Kishimen(Rt);noodles made in flat strips.
味噌カツ&きしめん
Miso katsu(Lt);Pork cutlet with miso sauce, Kishimen(Rt);noodles made in flat strips.

Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station
Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station

Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station
Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station

Ice
Ice

 4 years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
 Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 As PM Abe said, Nagoya Prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in there have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in there have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Nagoya Prefecture. So people in there have no concern about the accident.
 I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.



Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan


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