Forgotten Japan river god 日本では忘れられた神 – Abandoned Japan 日本の廃墟

While hiking along the meandering river in the mountains of Shizuoka, a remarkable sight halted my steps—a stone statue, guardian of the river’s spirit, stood before me. Nestled amongst carefully placed stones, this ancient monument bore witness to the presence of a river god within the realm of Japanese Shinto beliefs. My amazement and astonishment were undeniable, for I had stumbled upon a place where the ethereal met the earthly in a harmonious embrace.

As I gazed upon the stoic figure, a profound realization settled within me. This river god, once revered and honored, now stood in solitude, visited by few and forgotten by many. The passage of time had transformed it into a relic of the ages, a symbol of the bond between humanity and nature that had slowly eroded over the years. In this remote corner of the mountains, I felt a deep connection to the past, a sense of reverence for the spirit that had watched over these waters for centuries. The presence of this forgotten god awakened a profound appreciation for the history and spirituality that lie woven into the fabric of the land. -softypapa

静岡県の山々を歩いている最中、驚くべき光景が私の足を止めました。石の像、川の精霊の守護者、が目の前に立っていました。丁寧に配置された石たちの中に溶け込むこの古代のモニュメントは、日本の神道信仰の中で川の神の存在を物語っていました。私の驚きと驚嘆は否応なしに湧き上がりました。ここでは霊的なものが地上的なものと調和して見事に交わっている場所に私は偶然足を運んでいたのです。

沈黙を守る姿を見つめるうちに、深い洞察が私の心に広がっていきました。かつて尊敬され、崇拝されていたこの川の神が今では孤独に立ち、ごくわずかな人々にしか訪れられず、多くの人々に忘れ去られているのだということが分かりました。時の経過がそれを時の過ぎ去りし物、途方もない歳月の神として変えてしまっていました。山々の奥深くで、私は過去への深い繋がりを感じました。何世紀にもわたってこれらの水域を見守ってきた精霊に対する尊敬の念を感じました。この忘れ去られた神の存在は、土地の織りなす歴史と霊性に対する深い感謝の念を目覚めさせました。

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Welcome to Abandoned Japan. My name is Kurt Bell and I am delighted that you have taken some time to share a little of Japan’s lost and forgotten places with me. I’m available on social media at the links below and can be reached via email at dinnerbytheriver@gmail.com.

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THE PATH OF WILDNESS

The Path of Wildness is easy to find
The course of a stream
Leaves blown in the wind
A beast’s track through the brush
And the direction of our first inclination

The Path of Wildness is an answer and response to a prescribed way of life which may leave some individuals with a sense that their living is little more than a series of pre-determined, step-like episodes between birth and death. The stages of living between these events: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, parenthood and senior are themselves natural and in accord with the needs of the species and most individuals. Many find their satisfaction in living this course and to these individuals I have little or nothing to say. Others though long for something more; something innate, genetic and seemingly calling. Adventure and change can give a degree of satisfaction and relief yet even these may seem too tame. To those who feel drawn to something beyond the entertainment and stimulation of senses I offer a walk along The Path of Wildness. Don’t bother penciling the event in your schedule, preparing a pack with goodies and supplies or even inviting a friend along, for this experience is along the course of your first inclination and you must surely always go alone.

Learn more about The Path of Wildness here:
http://wp.me/P5A2F-As

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CHANNEL CREDITS

“Japanese Falls” image is by the artist Lane Brown. See more of Mr. Brown’s work at the following URL: http://lanebrownart.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html

Channel Theme Music “Song For Kurt” used with permission by Nowherians. Discover more about the artist and their music at the URL below.
http://nowherians.bandcamp.com