Unlocking Ancient Japan’s Mysteries in Izumo Taisha

Izumo and the Lost Kingdom of Japan’s Sea of Japan Coast Part.1

Mar 12, 2025

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According to legend, the ancient Izumo Taisha shrine was twice the height of the present structure.

This past week, I traveled extensively through Hiroshima, Omishima, Okayama, Tottori, and Shimane, thoroughly investigating the Setouchi and San’in regions. The journey aimed to explore ancient Japanese history, folk art (mingei), and innovative Confucian …

Unlocking Ancient Japan’s Mysteries in Izumo Taisha

Izumo and the Lost Kingdom of Japan’s Sea of Japan Coast Part.1

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