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Since ancient times, the Japanese people have lived in accordance with nature.
All over Japan, there are consecrated rocks and evergreen trees in which [Kami] (powerful beings) reside, as well as sanctuaries (generally called Jinjya) in which [Kami] are enshrined and usually consist of building surrounded by a grove of trees.
According to Shinto `The way of the [Kami]`, the indigenous religion of Japan, [Kami] are worshiped in [Matsuri] which demonstrates solemn ceremonial occasions as well as
festivals at the local level.
There are more than 100,000 Shinto sanctuaries in Japan. [Jinjyas] are at the center of spiritual live.
Historically, [Jingu] has held the most honored place among all Shinto sanctuaries. It is considered to be the spiritual home of the Japanese people.
The most of whom wish to make pilgrimage to [Jingu] at least once during their lifetime.
In fact more than six million pilgrims and worshipers come and visit to [Jingu] every year.
Oka-chan has visited ISE-Jingu September 30th to October 1st in 2006 in order to observe this famous Jinjya deeply.
The main events of this time have been the night attendance and cleaning activity in the very limited area called [Shin-Mikishichi], where the new main building will be re-built in year 2013.
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Goshougu (The Main Building）
