On the afternoon of 25 April, the Lower House of Parliament in Japan passed an amendment to the nation’s Holiday Act to include a new public holiday Mountain Day (Yama no Hi). It was yesterday approved too … Read the rest
Category: Fuji (Page 1 of 2)
Green Shinto is privileged to carry this piece by Pat Ormsby, a licensed priest with Kompira Shrine. Resident in the environs of Mt Fuji, she has written previously about the Seven Sacred Trails up the mountain. She also has a … Read the rest
Mt Fuji is the country’s most famous goshintai (spirit body). Yet as a sacred mountain, its popularity is troublesome in terms of pressure on the environment. Its recent elevation to World Heritage status looks likely to exacerbate the situation, … Read the rest
Hoofing it to sacred fujizuka
Hitoshi Ono / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer Sept, 13, 2013
Is it too much of a hassle for you to climb Mt. Fuji? Local fujizuka, or small, man-made hills found mainly in the … Read the rest
Symmetrical and snow-capped, Mt Fuji is an iconic symbol of Japan. Since ancient times it’s been held in awe, and many Japanese harbour the desire to climb it at least once. It was previously nominated as a Natural Heritage … Read the rest
Following a recent research trip to Mt Fuji to check on its World Heritage status, Green Shinto will be featuring a series of articles about Japan’s largest and most sacred mountain over the following days.
The designation of Fuji … Read the rest
July 1 was the official opening of Fuji’s climbing season, which lasts for two months until the end of August. The event is accompanied by Shinto ceremonies at the Sengen shrines associated with worship of the mountain.
Since I … Read the rest