{"id":47519,"date":"2021-08-29T00:39:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T04:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=47519"},"modified":"2021-08-29T00:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T04:39:27","slug":"japan-insights-izumo-land-of-gods-myths-and-metals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2021\/08\/29\/japan-insights-izumo-land-of-gods-myths-and-metals\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan-Insights: Izumo: Land of Gods, Myths and Metals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>************By Makoto Shirai, secretary, Japan-Insights Research Institute (Non-profit organization in Tokyo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JIN_TOPIC_20190828064007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JIN_TOPIC_20190828064007.jpg 640w, https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JIN_TOPIC_20190828064007-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Inasa Beach near Izumo Grand Shrine, where deities from all around Japan are believed to congregate every year during the 10th month of the ancient Japanese calendar \u00a9Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you visited Izumo, Land of Gods?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me introduce an essay from the Japan-Insights archives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nineteenth one is on Izumo: Land of Gods, Myths and Metals by Dr. Simon Kaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topics.japan-insights.jp\/Public\/pdf\/japan-insights_jp\/topics\/JIN_SwordsBellsDragonsMyths.pdf\">https:\/\/topics.japan-insights.jp\/Public\/pdf\/japan-insights_jp\/topics\/JIN_SwordsBellsDragonsMyths.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this expert\u2019s experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan-Insights is a nonprofit open database compiled by leading experts in Japanese studies. The posts present a broad range of historical and contemporary topics that encourage visitors to engage with the real Japan through immersive experiences. Follow the Facebook page and website to learn about and share these insights from around the country!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#japan #japaneseculture #izumo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>************By Makoto Shirai, secretary, Japan-Insights Research Institute (Non-profit organization in Tokyo) Dear Friends, Have you visited Izumo, Land of Gods? Let me introduce an essay from the Japan-Insights archives. The nineteenth one is on Izumo: Land of Gods, Myths and Metals by Dr. Simon Kaner. https:\/\/topics.japan-insights.jp\/Public\/pdf\/japan-insights_jp\/topics\/JIN_SwordsBellsDragonsMyths.pdf Please share this expert\u2019s experience! 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