The record of sunrise habits remained in the Edo period. This picture is “洲崎はつ日の出 Suzaki hatsuhinode” drawn by “初代 歌川広重 Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)”. Some people think that worshiping the first sunrise is a custom of the former Japanese army, but as mentioned above it has been running naturally since ancient times.
The Japanese who believes that all objects are gods thinks of the sun is the highest god because it made the earth. Therefore, “天照大御神 Amaterasu” is considered to be the sun. They think that it is a goddess because it is a woman that can be born👸.
What does the sun mean to your country? Do you worship the sunrise?
Dziękuję @YasumiKikuchi Wspaniały i pełen treści post, jak wszystkie. U nas nie było dziś słońca, tylko deszcz i wiatr. Wszystkiego dobrego w Nowym Roku! Danuta
Muy lindo post @YasumiKikuchi , bien detallado y con unas hermosas fotos, la cultura del sol es muy antigua y en muchos lugares se llego a vivir de distintas maneras según la cultura y lo que nos cuentas sobre Japón es muy interesante, gracias por compartir.
This is so interesting, @YasumiKikuchi ! Your photo of the first sunrise is beautiful too. Japanese culture is always really interesting to me, maybe because it’s so different from mine or the one of the people around me. So, thank you fro sharing this and so many great posts from your country!
I don’t worship the sunrise, and I don’t think that the sun means anything special to my country either, but on our flag is a sun called “Sun of May” that is important to us, it symbolizes the sun of the revolution that started our independence. They say that on that day, the sun broke through the clouds.
Thank you for teaching me that the important history of Argentina and Uruguay is marked on the flag😃
[upload|mbl10Pqwd7zEs9ao9UaTjQ==]The Japanese flag is exactly the sun itself🔍
I am interested in South America, because many Japanese immigrants. I examined it. The modern age seems to have lost sun belief, but is that sun the correct answer of the sun god of the Inca empir?
Thank you for your reply @TsekoV
There is an interesting “天岩戸 Amano Iwado legend” of Amaterasu. Let’s explain with another reply. Let’s post this legend someday😉
It would be great to hear more about the Amano Iwado legend (天岩戸) legend of Amaterasu. What is more, it would be great if a Japanese can explain it, as you understand it best and know many details and beliefs about the story.
Do locals still believe in the story and pray to this Goddess?
Hi @TsekoV
In principle, Japanese do not pray to a certain god, but respect a nature and have awe. It is an image that seems to be praying equally to all God🏞. But they have awareness that Amaterasu is the highest goddess. Of course, many people know the Amano Iwado legend😊
Hey yasumi, i don’t know of somebody worshipping the sun in Leipzig, Germany but everybody is in good mood and likes it, when the sun is shining. Also i like sun and beaches. Peace
I wish you a good year!
. Because the Japanese believe that God lives in all objects and intangible. Therefore, without being taught by someone, we naturally go to see the first sunrise🚶♂️.
