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What God Is Takemikazuchi? — The Thunder, Sword, and Martial Arts Deity of Kashima and Kasuga
Takemikazuchi is the supreme sword and thunder deity who persuaded Okuninushi to transfer the land of Japan in mythology. Kashima Jingu in Ibaraki is his head shrine. He is also the principal deity of Kasuga Taisha and the patron of sumo, kendo, and judo.
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What God Is Enshrined Here?
Takemikazuchi is the supreme sword and thunder deity who persuaded Okuninushi to transfer the land of Japan in mythology. Kashima Jingu in Ibaraki is his head shrine. He is also the principal deity of Kasuga Taisha and the patron of sumo, kendo, and judo.
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Toku editorial team — shrines and temples. Former designer who reads temple architecture and gardens through an aesthetic lens, quietly tracing the lineages of sects and doctrines.
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