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Afterword

"a TV show"Feb.7
Abe, SeimeiDec.2
Acala (Buddha)Aug.11, Aug.20, Aug.29, Sep.4, Sep.5, Sep.7, Sep.29, Oct.12, Oct.26, Nov.1, Nov.2, Nov.21, Nov.29, Dec.6, Dec.8, Dec.10, Dec.22, Dec.28, Jan.28, Feb.8, Feb.9, Feb.11, Feb.21, Mar.3, Mar.17, Apr.16, Apr.24, Apr.28, May 14, Jun.9, Jun.13, Jun.26, Jul.4
Active Practice/Static PracticeJun.21
Adogawa RiverDec.28
Aekuni ShrineFeb.1, May 4
Aji (lit. the letter "A")Aug.31, Feb.2
Ajikan MeditationSee meditation
Aka (= aqua)Mar.9
Akabei (Tengu)Mar.14
Akah peopleApr.25
Akame 48 FallsNov.21
Akasagarbha (Buddha)Nov.12, Dec.9, Jan.10, Feb.21, May 21
Akiba-daigongen (Tengu)Aug.7, Nov.1, Nov.7, Jan.27
Akihabara (place)Nov.1
Akiha Kaido RoadJan.27, Jun.27
Akodaki FallsNov.19
Akutai Martsuri FestivalDec.15
Akyurasetsu (goblin)Sep.26
aloeDec.20
alpine leekJan.22
alpine plantSee wild plant
Amagase (place)Dec.30
Amagoi (= prayers for rain)Jul.15, Nov.30, Dec.10, Feb.5, Feb.19
Amakusa clanMay 13
Amakusa IslandsFeb.26, May 10, May 11, May 12, May 13, May 14
Amami (place)Jul.12, Apr.5, Apr.6, Apr.7, May 12
Amami FM StationApr.6
Amaterasu OmikamiNov.29, Jan.10
Ame-no-Iwafune (lit. Heaven's Stone Ship)Jan.20, Feb.14
Ame-no-Mihashira (lit. Heaven's Pillar)Feb.25
Ame-no-Sakahoko (lit. Heaven's Halberd)Mar.28
Amida (Buddha)See Amitabha
Amitabha (Buddha)Aug.5, Sep.10, Sep.29, Dec.20, Feb.19, Jun.18
Amoghavajra (priest)Jan.12
"an Item"Jun.24
ancient Chinese thoughtFeb.13, Mar.10, Jun.10
animal damageSep.27, Nov.9, Jan.22
"Anko Tsubaki wa Koi no Hana" (popular song)May 28
AntelopeApr.14
Arakawa Three MountainsOct.5
Arakida familyJan.15
Ari-no-Towatari (spot)Jul.20, Nov.22
Ariyoshi, SawakoApr.13
Aryavalokitesvara (Buddha)Aug.5, Aug.28, Jun.18
Asamadake-Konpeibo (Tengu)Oct.30
ascensionOct.16, Dec.11, Dec.31, Jun.7
ascetic's diet (theme)Jan.22, Feb.16, Mar.9, Mar.13, May 19, May 22, Jun.1, Jun.26
Ashikaga clanMar.20
Ashikuraji TempleSep.9
Ashinaga TenagaSep.20
Ashiya, DomanDec.2
Ashoka the GreatNov.29
Asian black bearSee bear
AstrologyFeb.13
Atago Shrine (in Kyoto)Dec.12, Dec.23, Feb.10
Atago Shrine (in various places) Dec.12, Dec.15, Feb.1, Mar.10, Apr.18, May 8, May 29
Atagosan-Tarobo (Tengu)Dec.12, Dec.23, Dec.24, Jan.21, Feb.23
Aun (= alpha and omega)Oct.14, Feb.2, Jun.8
Avalokiteshvara (Buddha)Aug.5, Aug.24, Aug.28, Sep.10, Oct.2, Oct.13, Nov.2, Nov.24, Dec.13, Dec.24, Jan.20, Jan.31, Feb.2, Feb.16, Feb.23, Feb.26, Mar.7, Mar.13, Mar.24, Mar.29, Mar.31, Apr.11, May 13, May 24, Jun.18
Awaji IslandFeb.3, Feb.23, Feb.24, Feb.25, Mar.7
AyurvedaDec.9
B-29 (bomber)Nov.19
Bad Tengu, TheOct.30, Dec.18, Jan.31, Feb.11, Apr.18
Bad YamabushiFeb.11, Jun.1, Jun.2
Bakko (= port omission)See flight cancellation
Bangaku DanceJun.20
Banjirobo (Tengu)Dec.19, Dec.21
Banko-hoin (priest)Sep.28
Banryukutsu CaveJul.28
Banryu-shonin (priest)Jul.28, Aug.21
Bantarobo (Tengu)Dec.21
Banzaburobo (Tengu)Dec.19, Dec.21
Baopuzi (literature)Apr.19
bare footSep.3, Dec.29
Bato-Kannon bosatsu (Buddha)See Hayagriva
beakFeb.7, Apr.10
bearAug.10, Sep.29, Apr.14
Benzaiten (Buddha)See Sarasvati
Beppu (place)Mar.31
Bergmann's rule Apr.30
Bhaisajyaguru (Buddha)See Medicine Buddha
BhikkuFeb.20, Mar.9
Bichoson (Tengu)Jan.21
Bishamonten (Buddha)See Vaisravana
Boko/Tamayori-gozen (Kobo-daishi's Mother)Feb.5
Bonin (category of Yamabushi)Jan.11
Bonji (= Sanskrit characters)Jul.22, Sep.4, Nov.17, Jan.20, Feb.2, Mar.21, Apr.22, Apr.28
Boshi ScarfJan.17
Boso PeninsulaDec.10, Dec.20, Apr.18
bougainvilleaJun.5
bowOct.14, Feb.24
Boze (visiting deity)Apr.25, Jun.3
Bozu Jigoku (lit. Bonze Hell)Mar.31
Buen-shonin (priest)Mar.22
bum sliderApr.29
Busshin-gyoja (ascetic)Sep.21, Oct.26
butterflySep.16, May 1
Buzen Kagura DanceMay 7
Buzen Roppo (= Six Mountains of Buzen)May 7
Byodoiwa RockNov.19, Nov.22, Dec.31
caldera lakeSee volcanic lake
Cape IrozakiDec.20
carrion crowSee crow
castingSee metalworking
Castle in the Sky (anime)Aug.25
catFeb.4, May 25
caveJul.13, Jul.17, Jul.24, Jul.28, Aug.7, Aug.25, Aug.26, Aug.30, Sep.4, Sep.9, Sep.26, Sep.29, Oct.17, Nov.8, Nov.15, Nov.17, Nov.19, Nov.24, Nov.29, Dec.1, Dec.13, Dec.20, Dec.30, Feb.14, Feb.18, Mar.24, Apr.2, Apr.27, May 26, May 28, Jun.4, Jun.5, Jun.7
centipedeNov.12
chainJul.11, Sep.6, Sep.26, Oct.7, Oct.15, Oct.16, Nov.13, Nov.25, Nov.28, Dec.1, Jan.13
cherryApr.8, Apr.26
Chichibu (place)Nov.16, Nov.17, Dec.26, Jan.16, Jan.17, Feb.13, Mar.12, Mar.29, Apr.15
Chichibu Yaken Wild DogApr.15
Chigo InfantMar.26
Chikubujima (Noh play)Jan.19
Chikubujima IslandJan.19, Apr.22
Chikurinji Temple (in Nara)Mar.9
Chintakureifu-shin (deity)Feb.13, Feb.18
Chinzei-Hikosan-Engi (chronicle)Mar.1
Chisen-daitoku (priest)Jun.28
Chisho-daishi (priest)Mar.3, Jul.3
Chogen-shonin (priest)Dec.23
Cho-ishi TrailFeb.5
Chomeiji Temple (in Shiga)Jan.11
Chugo GuideSep.26
Chugu Onsen Hot SpringAug.10, Apr.29
Chugu RouteAug.10
Chuho-daisatta (Tengu)Oct.16, Apr.10
Chuta (person)See Jakunin-Shonin
climate changeSep.27, Oct.10, Nov.9, Feb.17
climbing gearSee rappelling
Cloistered Emperor ShirakawaJun.30
Cloistered Emperor SutokuOct.23, Dec.10
Cloistered Emperor GoshirakawaOct.4
Cloistered Emperor GotobaJun.16
Cloistered Emperor KazanDec.14
collapseOct.3, Oct.23, Mar.29
Comet Swift-TuttleFeb.14, Feb.18
concave land hermit crabApr.9
corydalisMay 11
cowOct.20, Jun.16
crabSep.7, Oct.3, Oct.15
craneMay 14
crowFeb.7, May 14
curseNov.4, May 19
Daidai Kagura DanceApr.19
Daijungyo PracticeMay 8
Dai-Kiretto (spot)See Three Great Gaps
Daimon Gate (Mt. Koya)Dec.11, Jan.16, Feb.3, Feb.4, Feb.5
Dainichi-Kyosho SutraJan.28
Dainichi-nyorai (Buddha)See Mahavairocana
Daishan, China (place)Feb.26
Dake-no-Shintaro-san (popular song)Mar.2
Danjogaran Complex (Mt. Koya)Nov.11, Jan.16, Jan.17, Jan.21, Jan.28, Feb.5, Feb.9, Jun.21, Jun.28
Dannoura (place)Apr.7, Jun.3
Darasuke/Daranisuke (medicine)Dec.9
Dazaifu (place)Jan.25, Feb.20, Mar.4
dealing out rice to ghostsJun.26
deerSep.25, Oct.14, Nov.9, Jan.9, Jan.22, Feb.16, Apr.14, Apr.30, Jun.8
Demon Slayer (anime)May 12
Denari (lit. out to accomplish)Aug.17, Sep.13, Dec.30, Jun.22
Dengaku DanceJan.27
Dengyo-daishi (priest)Dec.6, Dec.11, Dec.23, Jan.11, Feb.11, Mar.3, May 5, Jun.30
Diamond/Womb RealmNov.8, Nov.17, Jan.25, Mar.2, Apr.24, May 24, Jun.28
directions for ascetics (theme)Aug.3, Aug.31, Sep.7, Sep.30, Oct.7, Nov.5, Nov.13, Nov.14, Nov.17, Nov.28, Jan.13, Feb.2, Mar.30, Apr.19, May 24, Jun.4, Jun.11, Jun.14, Jun.21, Jun.22, Jun.24, Jun.29
dog Feb.4, Mar.5, Jun.8
Doji BoySep.8, Dec.28, Jun.13
Doji-gyo (= in guise of Doji)Jun.13
Doko-osho (priest)Oct.8
Domyo-shonin (priest)Jan.31
Dorogawa Onsen Hot SpringSep.22, Sep.23, Jun.24, Jun.26
Doryo-son (Tengu)Apr.10
Dosen-zenji (priest)Aug.21
Dosho-hosshi (priest)Nov.15, Jun.7
Doyo-no-Ushiyu Bathing (custom)Sep.18
Dr. IApr.11
Dragon EyeSep.17
duckDec.22
Eben-hosshi (priest)Mar.23
echinococcusApr.15
Echizen Banba (spot)See Three Banba
Echizen Zenjo RouteAug.27
Edo CastleNov.1
Edo ShogunateOct.25, Jun.27
Eigaku-daisojo (priest)Jan.31
Eiko (Oni)Mar.26
Eikyu-no-Hen (incident)Mar.15
Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara (Buddha)Aug.5, Aug.24, Aug.28, Sep.10, Oct.2, Oct.13, Dec.13, Jan.31, Jun.18
Emperor AnkanMar.27
Emperor AntokuJun.3
Emperor GodaigoNov.15, Mar.19, Jun.10, Jun.16, Jun.27
Emperor GomurakamiJun.10
Emperor JinmuJan.29, Feb.28
Emperor JomeiMay 16
Emperor JunnaMar.6
Emperor MeijiJun.10
Emperor MonmuNov.18, Feb.19
Emperor OjinSep.17, Mar.4
Emperor ReigenFeb.19
Emperor SagaJan.17, Feb.19
Emperor SaimeiFeb.20
Emperor ShomuJan.19, Feb.20
Emperor SujinMar.24
Emperor SushunSep.8
Emperor TenchiFeb.20
Emperor TenmuJan.30
Emperor TobaDec.21, Mar.15
Emperor UdaMar.6
Emperor Xianzong (Tang China)May 5
Emperor's poemJan.17, May 16
Empress GenmeiNov.7
Empress JinguMar.4, Mar.18
Empress KomyoDec.9
Enchin (priest)See Chisho-daishi
endangered speciesSep.27, Nov.28
Endo, MoritoSee Mongaku-shonin
Endogataki FallsSep.4
Enku-shonin (priest)Aug.21, Mar.29
Ennin (priest)See Jikaku-daishi
En-no-Gyoja (ascetic)Jul.16, Aug.7, Aug.12, Aug.25, Sep.1, Sep.8, Sep.22, Sep.24, Sep.26, Oct.6, Oct.18, Nov.3, Nov.8, Nov.21, Nov.23, Nov.24, Nov.25, Nov.27, Dec.2, Dec.3, Dec.12, Dec.13, Dec.17, Dec.20, Dec.21, Dec.22, Dec.30, Dec.31, Jan.12, Jan.19, Jan.28, Jan.30, Feb.1, Feb.8, Feb.14, Mar.3, Mar.6, Mar.14, Mar.25, Apr.8, Apr.18, Apr.20, Apr.22, Apr.23, Apr.26, Apr.27, Apr.28, May 3, May 5, May 6, May 19, May 28, May 29, Jun.4, Jun.7, Jun.13, Jun.20, Jun.21, Jun.24, Jun.27, Jul.1
environmental destructionSee Symbiosis with nature
"Every time Gonbei sows…" (folk song)Feb.8
Evil Corps, TheApr.25
exileNov.30, Dec.17, Dec.21, Mar.15, Apr.7, May 13, Jun.1
Eyanbushi (people)Jun.5
falling star mythJan.20
false daphneFeb.24
fastingMar.13, Jun.21
feral pigeonSee pigeon
fernDec.14
Figure Circle-Triangle-Square (drawing)Mar.4
first bathSep.14, Jun.22
flight cancellationAug.25, Apr.9, May 20
folk artSep.12, Oct.14, Jan.27, Feb.28, Mar.18, Apr.19, May 7, Jun.6, Jun.20, Jun.27
forest declineSee Symbiosis with nature
forgingSee metalworking
fortune-tellingSep.5, Feb.13, Feb.17, Mar.23
fossilMay 16
Four Holy RealmsSep.14
foxNov.1, Apr.10
Fucha Ryori CuisineJun.26
Fudankoin TempleJun.15
Fudaraku (= Potalaka)Apr.11
Fudasho (= holy site)Mar.7, Mar.8
Fudo (Kabuki play)Apr.28
Fudo-Myo'o (Buddha)See Acala
Fudotaki Falls (Mt. Akagi)Nov.12
Fujiwara familySep.25, Jan.9
Fujiwara, ChikataDec.25
Fujiwara, IsendoMar.22
Fujiwara, NaritsuneJun.3
Fukan-gyoja (ascetic)Aug.12, Nov.27
Fukaya, KyuyaFeb.15, Apr.29
FukuMay 5
Furemai Ryori CuisineJun.26
Furo-no-Taki FallsJul.25
Furumine ShrineNov.6
Furu-Shakuma SutraMar.31
Fuseri-no-Gyoja (ascetic)Aug.31, Oct.31, Jun.21
Fushimi Inari Taisha ShrineJan.8
Fushiogami (spot)Aug.27
Gachirin-daishi (priest)Feb.26
Gaen-daisojo (priest)Mar.19
Gakuenji TempleJul.25
Gakumon-gyoja (ascetic)Jul.31, Aug.7, Oct.4
Gakuryo (category of priest)Jan.16, May 13
Gamo, ZaemonApr.6
Gancho-shonin (priest)Feb.11, Mar.22
Gangoji TempleMay 8
Gangyo-shonin (priest)Oct.6
Ganjin-wajo (priest)Feb.11, Feb.20, Mar.22, Apr.4, May 15
Gankutsu-Meguri (practice)Feb.14, Feb.18
Ganzan-daishi (priest)Mar.21, Apr.23
Gara-gara (folk art)Feb.19
Garanshin (deity)Apr.9, May 1
Gedatsu-shonin (priest)Nov.15, Jun.8, Jun.9
Gedomaru (Oni)See Shuten-doji
Gekkan-Doman-gyoja (ascetic)Nov.27
Genji clan's white flagSep.17
Genkai-ajari (priest)Mar.9
Genkan-shonin (priest)Mar.9
Genko-no-Ran (incident)Nov.15, Mar.19
Gen-Kurabe (lit. mystic-power match)Nov.24
Genroku-Koya-Sodo (incident)May 13
Gezanbutsu (lit. descended Buddha)Aug.28
gigantic calderaApr.3, Apr.26, May 1, Jun.3, Jun.5
Gikaku-gyoja (ascetic)Aug.20
Gion (place)Mar.23
Gishiki (Oni)Feb.22
glacierOct.10
goatApr.30
Gobyo Mausoleum (Mt. Koya)See Okunoin
Godan-ho (lit. Five Altar Ritual)Jun.9
Gohanshiki CeremonyJun.23
Gohei (ritual article)Sep.11, Jun.20
Goho (= guardian deity)Dec.28, Jan.8, Jan.10, Jan.18, Jan.19, Mar.1, Mar.3, May 9
Gohozen (Mt. Nasu)Sep.19
Goji-in (lit. administrative temple)Sep.23, May 2, May 3
Gojinka-sama (deity)May 28
Gokaicho RitualJul.1
Gokan-no-Ge SutraJun.26
Gokenzan-Chujobo (Tengu)Apr.4
Goki (deity)Nov.7, Nov.8, Jan.12
Gokijo, Yoshiyuki (priest)Nov.8, Apr.20
Goko VajraApr.20, Jun.14
Gokun (lit. five pungent roots)Jan.22, May 19
gold/silverOct.29, Jun.9
Gongen-Mai (performing art)Oct.14
Goryu Shugen (sect)See Kojima-Goryu
Goto IslandsApr.1, May 10
Goto, BinOct.8
"Gotoban-san" (nickname)Jun.16
Gotobikiiwa RockFeb.6, Feb.7
Goyuigo (literature)Feb.9
Gozan-no-Okuribi (lit. Bonfires on Five Mountains)Nov.30
Guhin (type of Tengu)Oct.5
Gukansho (chronicle)Jun.28
Gumonji-ho (method)Dec.9, Jan.10, Feb.21, Apr.4, May 21
Gyakubu (method)See Junbu
Gyakushu Kuyo (lit. offering beforehand)Oct.26
Gyoba (lit. practice spot)Jul.11, Aug.20, Aug.29, Sep.9, Sep.14, Sep.24, Oct.7, Oct.17, Oct.28, Nov.2, Nov.3, Nov.8, Nov.9, Nov.10, Nov.13, Nov.14, Nov.19, Nov.20, Nov.21, Nov.22, Dec.1, Jan.12, Jan.13, Mar.6, Mar.7, Mar.8, Mar.9, Apr.20, Apr.24, May 16, Jun.4, Jun.11, Jun.19, Jul.2
Gyodai-shonin (priest)Jan.10
Gyojinbo (Tengu)Jan.19
Gyoki-bosatsu (priest)Jan.19, Feb.1, Feb.13, Mar.20, May 18, Jun.26, Jun.29, Feb.29
Gyonin (category of priest)Jan.16, May 13
Gyosen LodgeJun.14
Gyosho-shonin (priest)Feb.9
Gyozen-osho (priest)May 7
Habu (= Protobothrops)See snake
Hachi (hunter)Oct.10
Hachidai Doji (guardian deity)Jun.13
Hachidai-Ryuo (deity)Jan.10
Hachijojima IslandApr.2, May 30, Jun.1
Hachiko-no-Oji (Prince Hachiko)Sep.8
Hachiman Shrine (in various places)Mar.10, Apr.9, Apr.17
Hachiman-daibosatsu (deity)Sep.17, Dec.23, Jan.8, Jan.23, Apr.9, Jun.25
Hachimantai (place)Sep.17
Hachimen-daio (Oni)Feb.22
Hachimine KirettoSee Three Great Gaps
Hachiro-Taro (character)Sep.5
"Hage!" (interjection)Apr.6
Haguro Shugen (sect)Aug.17, Aug.18, Aug.19, Sep.8, Sep.13, Dec.26, May 11, May 12, Jun.1, Jun.22
Hahako/Shiratome (En-no-Gyoja's Mother)Dec.31, Jun.7
Hakusan-Myori-daigongen (deity)Jul.23, Aug.5, Aug.24, Jun.17, Jun.18, Jun.20
Hanaku-Nyubu PracticeMay 15
Hana-Matsuri DanceJan.27
Hankai-Yakko (organization)See Ko Organization
Hansobo (Tengu)Apr.10
Happo-Nirami (spot)Nov.22
Hasamiiwa RockDec.19
Hasedera TempleJan.31
Hashiramatsu Pillar Torch RitualJul.16, Nov.24, Jun.20
Hashiriyu (place)Oct.4, Nov.24, Dec.17
Hasshakubo-gongen (Tengu)Nov.2
Hasuge Shugen (sect)Dec.16
Hato-Sablé (confection)Jun.25
Hattengu (Tengu)May 30
Hattori, Masashige HanzoMay 4
hawkSep.29, Feb.19, Mar.1
Hayagriva (Buddha)Nov.24, Mar.24
Hayakawa RidgeJul.27
Hayama (place)Sep.16
Hayato TribeJun.5
heart shapeMay 12
heat stroke Jul.3
Heike-Monogatari (literature)Sep.2, Sep.12, Sep.19, Oct.11, Nov.11, Feb.27
Heisenji TempleJul.23, Aug.24, Aug.27
Heji-Shugyo (= coast route practice)Dec.20, Mar.7
Hendan-Uken (dressing method)Jun.30
Henro PilgrimageDec.20, Apr.1, Apr.20, May 10, May 17, Jul.3, Jul.4
Henro-Korogashi (spot)Jul.3
Hermit in Meiji era, TheMar.6
Hibari-daio (Tengu)Jan.10
hibiscusJun.1
Hidden ChristianApr.1, May 10
Hieizan-Hosshobo (Tengu)Dec.11
Higashi-Yoshino (place)Jan.29, Apr.15
Higo-Ajari (Tengu)Feb.26
Higyo-Jizai (lit. flying at will)Nov.1, Feb.15
Hihatsu-ho (= the art to fly a bowl)Aug.31, Oct.31, Jan.18
Hiko-Imasu-no-Kimi (deity)Mar.24, Mar.26
Hikosan-Buzenbo (Tengu)Jan.26
Himitsu-no-Gyoja (lit. Secret En-no-Gyoja)May 3
Himorogi (= object to which deity descends)Jan.14, Feb.24
Hinata Shugen (sect)Dec.16
Hi-no-Yojin Amulet against fireAug.1
Hira-myojin (deity)Dec.6, Dec.24, Jun.9
Hira-myojin (place)Dec.24
Hirasan-Jirobo (Tengu)Dec.6, Dec.24
Hirasan-Kojin-Reitaku (literature)Jun.9
Hirasan-Otengu (Tengu)Jun.9
Hirase RouteAug.3
Hirata, AtsutaneAug.2, Oct.30
Hisshiki (= ritual fur)Dec.29, Mar.30, Apr.14
Histoires naturelles (literature)Apr.26
Hitachi-Chikuba-hoin (Tengu)Aug.26
Hitokotonushi-no-Kami (deity)Dec.22
Hiwatari (= fire walking) PracticeSep.4, Sep.24, Jun.20
Hodo-Sennin (priest)Dec.2, Dec.13
Hogen-no-Ran (incident)Apr.7
Hojutsu (= skills of Taoism)Dec.2
Hokakuji TempleJul.6
Hokan-no-Mori (spot)Nov.10
Hoki-bosatsu (Buddha)Dec.2
Hoki-Daisen-Seikobo (Tengu)Oct.23
Hokumen-no-Bushi (category of Samurai)Sep.4, Jun.23, Jun.28
holy fireDec.7, Feb.6, Feb.21
holy pondAug.14, Aug.24, Sep.30, Mar.17, Jun.2
holy waterJul.10, Aug.14, Oct.20, Nov.9, Mar.21
Honen-shonin (priest)Feb.26
Hon-Pusho (lit. Fundamentally No-Born)Feb.2
Honzan-ha (sect)Oct.25, Nov.5, Nov.27, Dec.26, Mar.8, Jun.20, Jun.27, Jul.3
Ho'o Three MountainsJul.26, Jul.27
Hora (= conch)Aug.10, Sep.23, Oct.22, Nov.17, Dec.25, Feb.4, Feb.10, Apr.17, May 3
Horen-osho (priest)Feb.19
Horimoto, Jokichi (ascetic)Oct.5
horseOct.20, Mar.23, Apr.30, Jun.16
Hoshida-Myokengu ShrineFeb.14, Feb.18
Hosshin (= religious awakening)Apr.21
Hosta montanaJan.22
hot waterfallFeb.29
Hotaka ShrineJul.29, Sep.30
huge rockSep.6, Nov.15, Dec.22, Jan.20, Jan.25, Feb.21, Mar.9, Mar.19, Mar.24, May 1, May 12, May 31
Hundred Sunsets in Japan, TheFeb.3
hunterOct.10, Oct.14, Oct.19, Feb.9, Mar.1, Apr.14
Hyakkendaki FallsJul.19
Hyakujotaki Falls (Mt. Togakushi)Oct.25
Hyakusogan (medicine)Dec.9
Hyobu, NarufusaOct.14
Ibaraki-doji (Oni)Mar.26, Jun.13
Ibutaji TempleSep.24, Oct.7
Ichien-gonsojo (priest)Jan.21
Ichikawa, DanjuroApr.28
Ichimatsu PatternMay 12
Ichirino (place)Aug.6
Idatsu (= the skilled)Nov.25, Mar.22
Iga (place)Nov.15, Dec.25, Dec.27, Feb.1, Feb.17, May 4
Ii familyMar.14
Ijiri-Jinrikibo (priest)Mar.27
I-Kanjo-sha (qualification)May 23
Iko-shonin (priest)Mar.24
Imai, GondayuApr.6
Imperial mausoleumJun.3, Jun.6, Jun.10
Imperial Prince MarokoMar.26
Imperial Prince MuneyoshiJun.27
Imperial visitJun.16
Inari-daimyojin (deity)Jan.8
Inbe clanApr.18
incantationOct.20, Dec.30, May 10, Jun.9, Jul.3
IndiaDec.2, Apr.20, Apr.22, Apr.26, May 23, Jun.8, Jun.30
Indra (Buddha)Oct.2
initiation/inheritanceNov.6, Feb.2, Apr.19, May 6, May 14, Jun.7, Jun.11
Inome shapeMay 12
Inugami (= dog spirits) handlerApr.2
"Iozen" (literature)Aug.30
"Ippon-Dokko-no-Uta" (popular song)Apr.20
ironSep.19, Oct.29
iron swordSee sword
Ise (place)Aug.1, Nov.20, Dec.9, Jan.10, Jan.15, Feb.25, Jun.30
Ise Jingu ShrineDec.9, Jan.10, Jan.15
Ise Ondo FolksongsAug.1, Jan.10, Jan.11
Ishiba (lit. stone place)May 30
Ishihara familyNov.6
Ishinakadera TempleJul.1
Ishiyamadera TempleJun.9
islandAug.25, Nov.11, Jan.19, Jan.24, Mar.7, Mar.8, Mar.11, Mar.16, Apr.1, Apr.2, Apr.5, Apr.6, Apr.7, Apr.9, Apr.12, Apr.13, Apr.22, Apr.25, Apr.26, Apr.30, May 1, May 10, May 11, May 12, May 13, May 14, May 20, May 25, May 26, May 27, May 28, May 29, May 30, May 31, Jun.1, Jun.3, Jun.16, Jun.20, Jul.5
Isonokami Jingu ShrineDec.29, May 16
Issei-gyonin (priest)Aug.19
Itako SummonerSep.2
Ito, MoritsunaMar.30
Ito, TadatsunaMar.30
Itoshiro (place)Aug.4, Aug.5
Itsukushima Shrine (in Miyajima)Nov.11
Itsukushima Shrine (in various places)Apr.6
Itsukushima-myojin (diety)See Shisha-myojin
Itsukusima SankiboFeb.21
Iwakura Sacred RockNov.15, Nov.23, Dec.29, Jan.22, Jan.23, Feb.18, Mar.18, Apr.23, May 25, May 26, Jun.29
Iwakuraji TempleSep.26
Iwama RouteAug.9
Iwamoto familyDec.30
Iwamuroji Temple (in Shizuoka)Jun.29
Iwashimizu Hachimangu ShrineDec.23, Jan.8
Iwojima IslandJul.5
Izu IslandsDec.17, Dec.19, Dec.20, Mar.16, Mar.17, Apr.30, May 28, May 30, Jun.1, Jul.5
Izu Oshima IslandDec.17, Dec.18, Dec.19, Mar.17, Apr.30, May 28, Jun.1
Izumi, KyokaAug.30
Izumo (place)Jul.25, Oct.19, Oct.29, May 23
Izuna worshiperNov.7, Mar.30
Izuna-daimyojin (Tengu)Jul.17, Nov.7, Nov.24, Dec.15, Mar.13, Mar.30, May 8
Izunadera TempleApr.18
Jakunin-Shonin (priest)Feb.23
Jakusen-bosatsu (priest)See Jose-bosatsu
Japan Self-Defense ForcesMar.3
Japanese andromedaJan.22
Japanese aniseMay 15
Japanese cleyeraMay 15
Japanese daceSep.2
Japanese gardenSep.9, Oct.1
Japanese Judas treeDec.28, Jan.14
Japanese ptarmiganSee Lagopus
Japanese wolfSee wolf
Japan's Three Great Racoon DogsApr.4
Jicchu-kasho (priest)Nov.15
Jikaku-daishi (priest)Sep.2, Oct.6, Oct.16, Mar.3, May 5
Jikei-daishi (priest)See Ganzan-daishi
Jikkai Shugyo (lit. Ten Spiritual Realms Practice)Sep.14, May 11
Jiko-shonin (priest)Sep.29
Jiku/Riku (method)Jun.29
Jikushu MantraJun.9
Jimon Sect (Onjoji Temple)Nov.5
Jinben-daibosatsuSee En-no-Gyoja
Jingoji TempleDec.23, Apr.4, Jun.28
Jinzen (place)Nov.6, Nov.9, Jun.14
Jinzen-Tomoe-no-Shuku (place)Nov.6
Jippokkai (lit. ten directions)Jun.10
Jiraiya (person)Jul.15
"Jisshu Jissho (Practice for real and Demonstrate)" (teaching)Oct.7
Jitsuden-hoin (priest)Jan.20, Feb.2
Jitsukaga-gyosonja (ascetic)Apr.21
Jitsumyo (lit. real name)May 19
Jizo-bosatsu(Buddha)See Ksitigarbha
Jizobutsuiwa RockSee Obelisk
Jizogaike PondOct.20
Jodoin TempleDec.11
Joki/JomanDec.28
Josen-bosatsu (priest)Jul.4
journey of rebirthAug.18
Juichimen-Kannon-bosatsu (Buddha)See Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara
"Ju-In-Shi-Ka (From Cause To Effect)" (teaching)Nov.25
Jui-Shonin (priest)Mar.22
Jukai Commandment CeremonyFeb.20
"Ju-Ka-Ko-In (From Effect To Cause)" (teaching)Nov.25
Junbu/Gyakubu (method)Sep.1, Nov.9, Nov.25, May 15, May 22, May 23, May 24, Jun.10, Jun.11, Jun.12, Jun.13, Jun.14
Kabuki PlayApr.28, Jun.3
Kaerazu-no-Ken (spot)See Three Great Gaps
Kaga Banba (spot)See Three Banba
Kaga DomainSep.7, Oct.9
Kaga Zenjo RouteAug.6
Kagiwatashi CeremonyMay 3
Kagura DanceSep.12, Oct.14, Jan.27, Feb.28, Apr.19, May 7, Jun.6, Jun.20
Kaidan-in (= pledging site)Feb.20
Kaiho (= round pilgrimage)Sep.18, Sep.21, Oct.5, Oct.20, Nov.12
Kaiho-Gyoja AsceticDec.28, Apr.23, Jun.17
Kaikei (sculptor)Dec.23
Kajikimen (lit. license to eat deer)Feb.16
Kakegoe (= call)Aug.1, Sep.10, Sep.23, Oct.12, Feb.6, Feb.10
Kakeroma IslandJul.12, Apr.5, Apr.6, Apr.7
Kake-zakana (offering)Dec.15
Kakkai-daitoku (priest)Dec.11, Jan.21
Kakuman-hosshi (priest)Nov.12
Kakumei-gyoja (ascetic)Aug.13
Kakuwa-shonin (priest)Jan.16
Kakuzan-gyoja (ascetic)Oct.6
Kamakura (place)Apr.10, Apr.22, Jun.25
Kamenose (place)Oct.21
Kametsubo PoolJul.10
Kamikaze pilotApr.12
Kamikura ShrineFeb.6, Feb.7
Kamo clanDec.22
Kamo Three ShrinesNov.23, Dec.22, Jan.14
Kanazakura ShrineNov.14
Kan'eiji Temple (in Tokyo)Oct.25, May 4
Kanekake RockOct.7, Nov.22
Kane-no-Torii Gate (Mt. Hiko)Jan.26, Feb.19
Kanimanji Temple (in Kyoto)Oct.3
"Kani-no-Ongaeshi" (story)Oct.3
Kani-no-Tatebai/Yokobai/Hasami (spot)Sep.7, Oct.3, Oct.15
Kani-Yamabushi (Noh farce)Oct.15
Kanjincho (Kabuki play)Apr.28
Kanjo Consecration CeremonyNov.6, Nov.7, Nov.9, Dec.23, Apr.20, Apr.21, May 23, Jun.28
Kankakei GorgeOct.15
Kanman (seed letter)Sep.4, Nov.17, Apr.16, Apr.28
Kanman-iwa RockDec.22
Kannon-bosatsu (Buddha)See Avalokiteshvara
Kan-Shugyo (practice)Aug.12
Karasu-Tengu (type of Tengu)Nov.1, Dec.12, Apr.10
Karei-no-Hongu-Tohai RitualJan.9
Kariba-myojin (deity)See Shisha-myojin
Karigome-goho (deity)Mar.1
Karimine (lit. substitutive mountain)Oct.28
Kari-Yamabushi (lit. provisional Yamabushi)Jun.18
Karuashi (Oni)Mar.26
Karumajima/Karumojima IslandJun.8
Kasagi Mandala (drawing)Mar.19
Kasagisan-daisojo (Tengu)Nov.15
Kashima-daimyojin (deity)Sep.25, Nov.29, Jan.9
Kasuga Primeval ForestSep.25, Nov.26
Kasuga Renseikai (organization)Sep.25, Nov.26, Mar.19, Jun.8
Kasuga Ryujin (Noh play)Jun.8
Kasuga Taisha ShrineSep.25, Nov.26, Jan.9, Mar.19, Jun.8
Kasuga-Utsushi (custom)Nov.15
Kasumi TerritorySep.16
Kato MaskJun.30
Kato, Nagakiyo (ascetic)Oct.15
Katori-daimyojin (deity)Nov.29
Katsuoji TempleApr.4
Katsuragawa (place)Dec.6, Dec.28
Katsuragi 28 LodgesJul.13, Jul.21, Aug.25, Oct.21, Jan.18, May 16, May 17, May 18, May 19, May 20
Katsuragi Hitokotonushi ShrineDec.22
Katsuragi Mitoshi ShrineNov.23, Dec.22, Jan.14
Katsuragi MountainsJul.13, Jul.21, Aug.25, Sep.25, Oct.21, Oct.22, Nov.7, Nov.23, Dec.2, Dec.21, Dec.22, Dec.31, Jan.12, Jan.14, Jan.16, Jan.18, Jan.25, Jan.28, Feb.24, Feb.25, Mar.6, Mar.15, Mar.29, May 16, May 17, May 18, May 19, May 20, May 22, Jun.13
Katsuragi-Kotenbo (Tengu)Nov.7, Jan.14
Katsuragi-Shichidai-Doji (deity)Jun.13
Katsushika, HokusaiMar.20
Kawarage-Jigoku (place)Feb.29
Kawarake-Nage (custom)Apr.4
Kehi Jingu ShrineNov.11
Kehi-myojinSee Shisha-myojin
Keihitsu (= herald's call)May 9
Keiin-shonin (priest)Mar.28
Keika-ajari (priest)Jan.30
Keisei-shonin (priest)Jun.9
Kemyo (lit. temporary name)May 19
Kenchoji Temple (in Kanagawa)Apr.10
Kenkoji Temple (Mt. Togakushi)Oct.4
Ken-no-Hawatari (spot)Nov.22
Kesa (= surplice)Apr.23, Apr.30, May 10, Jun.30, Jul.3
Kibi-no-Makibi (person)Mar.23
Kibitsu ShrineMar.5, Jun.29
Kidachi (lit. wooden sword)See sword
"Kii-Shoku-Fudoki" (chronicle)Jan.16
Kijo Momiji (Oni)Jul.22, Nov.4, Feb.22
Kikaigashima IslandNov.30, Apr.7
Kikaigashima-Garanbo (Tengu)Apr.7, May 1
Kikaijima IslandApr.7
Kikai CalderaApr.26, Jun.3
Kikkawa, MotoharuNov.7
Kimkara/CetakaJun.13
Kimon (= unlucky direction)Dec.9, Jan.10, Jan.25, Feb.20, Apr.23
Kinasa (place)Jul.22, Nov.4, Feb.22
Kinpusenji TempleJul.6, Jan.12
Kinren-shonin (priest)Oct.19
Kinroku (Tengu)Dec.3
Kintaro (person)Feb.22, Jun.25
Kinzanji Miso PasteNov.12
Kirishima Rokusho Gongen ShrinesMar.28
Kissho-Ryuketsu CaveNov.26, Jan.30
Kitamaebune (lit. northern bound ships)Oct.29
Kiyosada-gyoja (ascetic)Aug.31, Oct.31, Jun.17
Kiyotaki FallsAug.13
Kizugawa RiverOct.3, Nov.15, Dec.25
Ko OrganizationAug.26, Sep.23, Oct.5, Jan.11, Feb.8, Mar.11, May 2, May 3
Kobo-daishi (priest)Aug.12, Aug.19, Sep.20, Sep.26, Nov.11, Nov.17, Nov.27, Nov.28, Dec.9, Dec.21, Dec.23, Jan.8, Jan.10, Jan.16, Jan.17, Jan.28, Jan.30, Feb.3, Feb.4, Feb.5, Feb.9, Feb.14, Feb.21, Mar.3, Mar.6, Mar.8, Mar.9, Mar.14, Mar.21, Apr.1, Apr.4, Apr.11, Apr.20, Apr.21, Apr.22, Apr.27, Apr.28, May 5, May 10, May 15, May 19, Jun.18, Jun.25, Jun.28, Jul.1, Jul.2
Kobugahara (place)Nov.6, Apr.11
Kodo HallOct.4, Nov.24
Koen-shonin (priest)Feb.26
Kofukuji TempleSep.25, Jan.9, Mar.19, May 5, Jun.30
Koga (place)See Koka
"Ko-I Ikkoku (Koka and Iga as One Nation" (saying)Feb.1, May 4
Kojiki (chronicle)Jan.24, Mar.1
Kojima, KotokuMar.8
Kojima-Goryu (sect)Oct.28, Mar.8
KokaNov.20, Dec.7, Dec.9, Jan.11, Jan.22, Feb.1, Feb.17, May 4, May 29
Koka Three MountainsJun.19
Koka, SaburoFeb.1, Feb.17
Kokokuji Temple (in Wakayama)Nov.12
Kokon-ChomonJu (literature)Jun.23, Jun.28
Kokuzo-bosatsu (Buddha)See Akasagarbha
Kokuzo-Gumonji-hoSee Gumonji-ho
Koma-Inoshishi (= guardian wild bore)Feb.23
Komuso MonkNov.12, Mar.23
Kondosan-Chosei-hoin (Tengu)Oct.15
Kongara/SeitakaSee Kimkara
Kongo (= vajra)May 19
Kongobuji-Junrei-Shidai ManualJun.8
Kongokutsu CaveSee Ryokaikutsu Caves
Kongoshoji TempleNov.20, Dec.9, Jan.10, Jan.15
Kongo-Zao-daigongen (deity)See Zao-gongen
Konjaku-Monogatari (literature)Oct.3, Mar.29
Kono, Shido (ascetic)Mar.6
Korasan-Chikugobo (Tengu)Mar.3
Koritori (spot)Dec.1
Kosanji TempleJun.8, Jun.28
Koshi ProvinceOct.29, Jun.18
Koshiki-Tengu (lit. Five Color Tengu)Mar.14
Koshosui Scared WaterNov.9
Kotengu-Seizo-Daitoku (priest)Feb.1, May 4
Kotsunobori (custom)Jan.15
Koya Three MountainsMar.21
Koya-myojinSee Shisha-myojin
Koya-Sankata (categories of priest)Jan.16, May 13
Koyasan-Korinbo (Tengu)Jan.21
Koyasan-Runin-Bo (lit. Tomb of Koyasan Exile)May 13
Koza FallsDec.8
Kozu-tenno (deity)Mar.23
Ksitigarbha (Buddha)Jul.27, Oct.8, Oct.19, Nov.6, Dec.12, Apr.27, May 8, May 29, Jun.15, Jun.18, Jun.20
Ku-chan (snake)May 9
Kuchiyose (method)Sep.2
Kudoyama (place)Feb.5, Mar.12
Kugamimi-no-Mikasa (Oni)Mar.24, Mar.26
Kugiri-Uchi (method)May 17
Kujaku-myo'o (Buddha)See Mahamayuri
Kuji (method)Sep.28, Apr.19
Kujo familyJun.15
Kujo, MichiieJun.9
Kukai (priest)See Kobo-daishi
Kumano (place)Aug.1, Aug.29, Sep.1, Sep.5, Sep.14, Sep.18, Oct.1, Oct.6, Oct.14, Oct.19, Oct.22, Nov.9, Nov.10, Nov.16, Nov.20, Nov.24, Nov.25, Dec.20, Jan.15, Jan.16, Jan.26, Feb.6, Feb.7, Feb.8, Feb.24, Feb.28, Mar.8, Mar.25, Apr.2, Apr.11, Apr.18, Apr.19, Apr.21, May 6, May 15, May 22, Jun.3, Jun.11, Jun.12, Jun.14, Jun.16, Jun.20, Jun.22
Kumano Hayatama Taisha ShrineFeb.6, Feb.7, Jun.12, Jun.22
Kumano Hongu Taisha ShrineNov.16, Jun.12
Kumano Kodo Classic TrailNov.16, Dec.20, Jan.16, Feb.6, Feb.7, Feb.8
Kumano Nachi Taisha ShrineNov.16, Jun.12
Kumano WorshipAug.29, Oct.6, Dec.20, Jan.26, Feb.24, Feb.28, Apr.2, Apr.18, Apr.19, Jun.3, Jun.20
Kumanogawa RiverFeb.6, Feb.7, Jun.12
Kumanogawa River's boat tourJun.12
Kumano-nada SeaNov.10, Feb.6
Kumano-Sanzan-Honganjo (organization)Nov.20
Kumarajiva (priest)May 5
Kumasaka, ChohanJul.15
Kumo-no-Kakehashi (wooden print)Mar.20
Kunibiki MythJul.25
Kunimi (lit. seeing the land)Jan.29, Feb.28
Kuninomine (category of mountain)Sep.8
Kuniumi MythJan.24, Feb.23, Feb.25, May 25, May 29
Kurama Tengu (Noh play)Feb.11
Kuramayama-Sojobo (Tengu)Jan.21, Feb.11, Mar.22
Kurobei (Tengu)Mar.14
Kuroshio CurrentDec.20, Apr.18, Jun.1
Kuroto RidgeJul.26, Jul.4
Kusaya (food)Jun.1
Kusunoki, MasashigeDec.22
Kuzuno-Joki/Kuzuno-Joman familyDec.28
Kuzu-Ryuo (deity)Aug.24, Mar.26
Kyobakoishi RockJan.20
Kyojun-hosshi (priest)May 9
"Kyo-o-Jikki (Empty on the way; Full on the way back)" (saying)Mar.21
Kyoshun-sozu (priest)Dec.12
LagopusSep.27
Lake ChuzenjiNov.12
Lake InawashiroSep.20
Lake NojiriJul.15
Lake SuwaFeb.16, Feb.25
Lake TowadaSep.5, Sep.18, Jan.12, Feb.23, May 2
Lake UsoriSep.2
land leechSee leech
Land of Soul, TheApr.21
large-billed crowSee crow
Last Shugenja, TheSee Jitsukaga-gyosonja
leechJun.19
Lotus SutraOct.20, Oct.21, Dec.4, Mar.27, Jun.7
lunar eclipseSee solar eclipse
Magai-Butsu (carved Buddha on a rock)Nov.15, Dec.24, Jan.30, Feb.1, Mar.19
Magouemon (magus)Feb.15
Mahamayuri (Buddha)Apr.26
Mahavairocana (Buddha)Aug.31, Oct.2, Oct.8, Oct.11, Nov.25, Feb.2, Feb.21, May 24
Maitreya (Buddha)Oct.2, Nov.15, Jan.30, Mar.19, May 11
"Make yourself a light" (teaching)Apr.19, Feb.21, Feb.23, Feb.24, Feb.25, Mar.17
Mame-bito (lit. faithful person)Apr.3, Jul.12, Jul.13
Mandarin duckMay 14
Manjusri (Buddha)Dec.14, Jun.18
Mankintan (medicine)Dec.9
Manpukuji TempleJun.26
mantra/mudraNov.17, Feb.2, May 24, Jun.9
Man'yoshu (literature)Aug.26, Sep.20, Jan.11
Mao-son (Tengu)Feb.11, Mar.22
Marici (Buddha)Sep.28, Feb.23, Jun.29
Marishiten (Buddha)See Marici
martial artOct.24, Feb.11, Apr.14, May 24, Jun.18
Matagi Traditional HunterSep.11
Matara-jin (deity)Nov.24
Matsu-e (lit. Pine Festival)May 7
Matsudaira, HirotadaNov.18
Matsuo Taisha ShrineDec.29
mausoleumJul.6, Nov.20, Dec.11, Dec.23, Dec.31, Jan.21, Feb.1, Feb.4, Feb.5, Feb.23, Mar.21, Apr.7, Apr.12, May 13, May 14, May 25, Jun.3, Jun.5, Jun.6, Jun.7, Jun.10, Jun.28, Jul.4
Median Tectonic LineJan.27, Feb.25, Jun.27
medicinal herbAug.3, Aug.29, Aug.30, Oct.20, Dec.9, Dec.20, Jan.22
Medicine Buddha (Buddha)Jul.15, Aug.30, Sep.3, Sep.10, Sep.16, Oct.31, Dec.16, Jan.11, Feb.14, Mar.9, Mar.13, Mar.23
meditationFeb.2, May 24, Jun.21
Meido-ho Rice-Cooker RitualSee Narigama
Memory of Light, TheJun.21
Mendon (visiting deity)Apr.25, Jun.3
Menonoiwaya CaveNov.19
metalworkingOct.29, Mar.5
meteoriteFeb.14, Feb.18
Midagahara Wetland (Mt. Hakusan)Aug.23
Midorigaike PonsAug.24
Miidera TempleSee Onjoji Temple
Minami-Okugake RouteSep.1, Jun.14
Minamoto, MitsunakaFeb.13
Minamoto, RaikoFeb.22, Mar.26
Minamoto, TametomoApr.7
Minamoto, TsunemotoNov.4
Minamoto, YoshitsuneFeb.11, Apr.18
Mineiri Mountain PilgrimageSep.1, Dec.30, Jan.23, Jan.25, Jan.26, Mar.2
miningSep.19, Oct.29
Mino Banba (spot)See Three Banba
Mino Zenjo RouteAug.4, Aug.5
Minoh FallsJun.7
Minokakeiwa RockDec.20
Minoyama-daimyojin (deity)See Japan's Three Great Racoon Dogs
Miroku-bosatsu (Buddha)See Maitreya
Mirokuji Temple (in Gunma)Oct.16, Apr.10, Jun.20
Misayamasai FestivalOct.24
Misayamasha ShrineOct.24, Feb.16
Misen-Zenjo PracticeOct.20
Mishima VillageApr.12, Apr.13
Misogi (= purification)Jul.14, Aug.8, Sep.3, Sep.11, Sep.14, Dec.1, Feb.6, Jun.6
mission to Sui ChinaSee mission to Tang China
mission to Tang ChinaFeb.20, Mar.18, Apr.1
Mitarashiike PondJul.23, Aug.24
Mitsumine ShrineOct.5, Nov.16, Nov.27, Dec.26
MiyajimaNov.11, Feb.21, Apr.22, May 23
Miyashiro Shrine (Mt. Koya)See Danjogaran Complex
Miyazaki, HayaoApr.28
Miza-no-Matsu (person)Sep.3
Mochizuki familyFeb.17
Mohi-tori Acquiring Water RitualOct.20
Mokakuma-Bokusen (ascetic)May 7
Mokujiki-Iku-shonin (priest)Apr.4
Mokujiki-OgoSee Ogo-shonin
Momiji-Gari (Noh play)Nov.4
Mongaku-shonin (priest)Sep.4, Dec.23, Jun.28
Monju-bosatsu (Buddha)See Manjusri
monkeyApr.23, Apr.30
monster serpentSee snake
monument for Omine asceticFeb.8, May 27
Morotsuka Kagura PlayFeb.28
Motomiya Shrine (Mt. Mikasa)Nov.15, Jan.9
mountain peopleApr.25
mountain restrictionsAug.16, Aug.20, Sep.11, Oct.9, Oct.17, Feb.27
mountains and villages (theme)Jan.13, May 22
Mt. AboshiDec.9
Mt. AburahiDec.7, Jan.22, May 4
Mt. AburiDec.10
Mt. AdataraSep.4
Mt. AkagiNov.12, Apr.27
Mt. AkaishiOct.5
Mt. AkihaNov.1, Nov.7, Jan.27, Jun.27, Jun.29
Mt. AmagatakeDec.25
Mt. AmagiDec.19, Dec.21, May 28
Mt. Aoba (in Kyoto)May 24
Mt. Aoba (in Mie)Dec.27
Mt. AosoOct.6
Mt. ArafuneNov.29, Jun.26
Mt. Arakura (in Nagano)Jul.22, Nov.4
Mt. ArumayatenAug.14
Mt. Asama (in Mie)Nov.20, Dec.9, Jan.10, Jan.15
Mt. Asama (in Nagano/Gunma)Oct.30, Dec.26
Mt. AshigaraFeb.22, Jun.25
Mt. AsoFeb.27, Apr.3
Mt. AtagoAug.1, Dec.12, Dec.23, Feb.10, Feb.23, Mar.29, May 11, May 29
Mt. BandaiSep.20
Mt. BentenJan.21, Feb.3
Mt. Bessan (Mt. Hakusan)Aug.4, Aug.5, Aug.28
Mt. BukoDec.26, Mar.29
Mt. BunaDec.6, Dec.28, Jun.9
Mt. ChokaiSep.12, Oct.14
Mt. ChoshigamineAug.4
Mt. DaifugenOct.22, May 22
Mt. DaimonjiNov.30
Mt. Dainichi (Mt. Omine)Nov.9, Nov.25, Jan.13, May 24
Mt. Dainichi (Mt. Tateyama)Sep.9, Oct.2
Mt. Daisen (in Tottori)See Mt. Hoki-Daisen
Mt. DarumaDec.21
Mt. Eboshi (in Shizuoka)Dec.20
Mt. EverestMay 16
Mt. FuboOct.6, Nov.19
Mt. FudoDec.22
Mt. FujiJul.14, Jul.18, Jul.26, Aug.28, Oct.4, Nov.16, Dec.10, Dec.21, May 28
Mt. FutaraApr.11
Mt. GassanSee Three Mountains of Dewa
Mt. GendarmeJul.30
Mt. GoryuOct.10
Mt. GozaishoJan.22
Mt. GozengamineAug.4, Aug.5, Aug.6, Aug.23, Aug.27, Aug.28, Apr.29
Mt. HaguroSee Three Mountains of Dewa
Mt. HakkaisanAug.12
Mt. HakkodaSep.18
Mt. HakkyoJan.17
Mt. HakoneDec.17, Apr.16
Mt. HakubaOct.8
Mt. HakusanJul.23, Jul.24, Aug.3, Aug.4, Aug.5, Aug.6, Aug.9, Aug.10, Aug.22, Aug.23, Aug.24, Aug.27, Aug.28, Nov.24, Apr.29, Jun.20
Mt. HandoNov.20, Dec.7, Dec.9, Jan.11, Feb.1, May 4
Mt. HarunaNov.12, Mar.14, Apr.27
Mt. HayachineSep.6, Oct.13, Oct.14
Mt. HieiSep.2, Oct.4, Nov.24, Dec.6, Dec.9, Dec.11, Dec.28, Jan.11, Feb.26, Mar.21, Mar.22, Mar.29, Apr.23, Jun.17, Jun.30
Mt. HikoSep.15, Dec.13, Jan.25, Jan.26, Feb.19, Feb.24, Mar.1, Mar.2, May 8, May 12, Jun.2
Mt. HimekamiOct.13
Mt. HiraDec.6, Dec.9, Dec.24, Dec.28, Mar.29, May 11, Jun.9
Mt. HodoDec.26
Mt. HoeiJul.18
Mt. HokenAug.11
Mt. Hoki-DaisenOct.4, Oct.19, Oct.20, Oct.23, Oct.27, Dec.9, Dec.10, May 23, Jun.17
Mt. HomanJan.25, Jan.26, Feb.20, Mar.4, May 8, May 12
Mt. HoraijiNov.18
Mt. HotakaJul.29, Jul.30, Sep.30
Mt. HyakkaiJul.6
Mt. IbukiJan.22, Mar.29, May 5
Mt. IkomaOct.21, Jan.12, Mar.18
Mt. InariJan.8
Mt. IoAug.30
Mt. IsesanjoSep.24, Oct.7
Mt. IshigamiSep.6
Mt. IshizuchiJul.7, Jul.8, Oct.19, Jan.13, Feb.10, Feb.24, Feb.25, Apr.18, May 23, Jun.17, Jul.1, Jul.3, Jul.4
Mt. Ishizuchi (a.k.a. Mt. Kamegamori)Jul.7, Jul.10, Jul.1, Jul.3, Jul.4
Mt. Ishizuchi (a.k.a. Mt. Sasagamine)Jul.4
Mt. IsurugiAug.29
Mt. Iwadono (in Nagano)Jul.31
Mt. IwakiSep.10, Sep.18
Mt. IwamaAug.2, Dec.15
Mt. IwateOct.12, Oct.13
Mt. IzuOct.4, Nov.24, Dec.17, May 28
Mt. Izu-KatsuragiDec.21, Mar.15
Mt. IzunaJul.17, Nov.24, Mar.30, Jun.18
Mt. JiroboDec.24
Mt. Jizo (Southern Alps)See Ho'o Three Mountains
Mt. JokojiNov.3
Mt. JoyamaDec.21, Mar.15
Mt. KabaAug.2, Dec.15
Mt. KaikomagatakeJul.26, Sep.27, Sep.28, Jul.4
Mt. KamadoFeb.20, Mar.4, May 8
Mt. Kamakura (in Hyogo)Dec.2
Mt. KamegamoriJul.7, Jul.10, Jul.1, Jul.4
Mt. KaminoDec.27
Mt. Kannon (Southern Alps)See Ho'o Three Mountains
Mt. KaramatsuOct.9
Mt. KasaAug.21, Aug.22
Mt. Kasa (in Nara)Jan.28
Mt. KasagiNov.15, Mar.19, Jun.8, Jun.16
Mt. Kashima-YariOct.10
Mt. KashoOct.16, Apr.10, Jun.20
Mt. KattaOct.6
Mt. Kengamine (Mt. Hakusan)Aug.24
Mt. Kengamine (Mt. Hoki-Daisen)Oct.23
Mt. Kengamine (Mt. Ontake)Aug.20
Mt. KinkasanMar.11
Mt. Kinpo (in various places)Oct.6, Nov.14, Mar.12, Mar.27
Mt. Kinpusen (in Yoshino)See Mt. Omine
Mt. KirigamineOct.24
Mt. KirishimaDec.14, Mar.28
Mt. Kiso-KomagatakeAug.11
Mt. KitaSee Shirane Three Mountains
Mt. KodaishiJan.25, May 9
Mt. KojinJan.17, Jan.21, Jan.28, Feb.10
Mt. Kokujoji (in Niigata)Sep.15, Mar.26, Jun.13
Mt. KomochigongenJul.1, Jul.4
Mt. KongoSep.25, Oct.22, Dec.22, Jan.14, Jan.28, May 19, May 22
Mt. KonoJan.20, Feb.2
Mt. KonomiMar.1
Mt. KorengeOct.8
Mt. KosugeJul.16, Nov.24
Mt. KoyaSep.2, Oct.4, Nov.7, Nov.11, Nov.20, Dec.11, Jan.15, Jan.16, Jan.17, Jan.21, Jan.28, Feb.3, Feb.4, Feb.5, Feb.9, Feb.23, Feb.24, Mar.12, Mar.17, Mar.21, Mar.29, Apr.21, Apr.22, May 13, May 20, May 23, Jun.8, Jun.17, Jun.21, Jun.23, Jun.25, Jun.26, Jun.28, Jul.4
Mt. KugamiSep.15, Mar.26
Mt. KujuJun.2
Mt. Kumgang (Korea)Dec.8
Mt. KumotoriNov.16
Mt. KuramaJan.21, Feb.11, Mar.22
Mt. KurohimeJul.15, Jun.18
Mt. MadaraoJul.15, Jun.18
Mt. MakimukuJan.31
Mt. MamakoAug.15
Mt. MarishitenSep.28
Mt. Mikasa (in Gunma)Dec.26
Mt. Mikasa (in Nara)Sep.25, Jan.9
Mt. MinoDec.31, Jun.7
Mt. Misen (Hiroshima)See Miyajima
Mt. Misen (Mt. Omine)Jan.17, May 22, May 23
Mt. Mitake (in various places)Oct.6
Mt. MitokuOct.17
Mt. MitsumineNov.16, Nov.27, Dec.26
Mt. MiwaDec.29, Jan.31, Feb.12
Mt. MizugakiNov.16, Nov.17
Mt. MyogiOct.15, Nov.13, Nov.28, Mar.12, Mar.14, Apr.27, Jun.26
Mt. MyohoNov.16, Jan.15
Mt. MyohogatakeNov.16, Nov.27, Dec.26
Mt. NagaraNov.30
Mt. NantaiNov.12, Mar.14
Mt. NasuSep.19
Mt. Nishi (Mt. Togakushi)Jul.20, Nov.5, Nov.22
Mt. Nishi-HotakaJul.30
Mt. NorikuraJul.30, Aug.8, Sep.28
Mt. NyoigatakeNov.30
Mt. NyudoJan.22
Mt. OboraDec.25
Mt. OchiAug.31
Mt. OdaiJan.29, Apr.15, Jun.17
Mt. OeMar.24, Mar.25, Mar.26, Mar.29
Mt. OizuruAug.10, Apr.29
Mt. OkuhotakaJul.29, Jul.30
Mt. OmineAug.6, Aug.25, Sep.1, Sep.8, Sep.14, Sep.22, Sep.23, Oct.1, Oct.6, Oct.19, Oct.22, Oct.25, Oct.28, Nov.7, Nov.8, Nov.9, Nov.10, Nov.14, Nov.19, Nov.22, Nov.23, Nov.24, Nov.25, Dec.1, Dec.3, Dec.8, Dec.9, Dec.13, Dec.22, Dec.30, Dec.31, Jan.12, Jan.13, Jan.16, Jan.17, Jan.18, Jan.20, Jan.25, Jan.29, Feb.1, Feb.3, Feb.8, Feb.10, Feb.23, Feb.24, Mar.13, Mar.17, Mar.27, Mar.29, Apr.8, Apr.14, Apr.15, Apr.21, Apr.24, May 2, May 3, May 6, May 15, May 22, May 23, May 24, May 27, May 31, Jun.4, Jun.9, Jun.10, Jun.11, Jun.12, Jun.13, Jun.14, Jun.16, Jun.17, Jun.21, Jun.22, Jun.23, Jun.24, Jun.29
Mt. OmotoJan.23, Mar.1
Mt. OnanjiAug.5
Mt. OntakeJul.19, Jul.30, Aug.13, Aug.14, Aug.15, Aug.16, Aug.20, Sep.28, Nov.27, Dec.9, Dec.26, Jun.26
Mt. OsoreSep.2
Mt. OtokoJan.8
Mt. OtotsumaSep.21, Jan.12
Mt. Oyama (in Kanagawa)See Mt. Sagami-Oyama
Mt. RokkoOct.22, Dec.8, Jan.12
Mt. Ryoju (Grddhrakuta)Dec.2
Mt. RyutoNov.2, Jan.27
Mt. Ryuzan Oct.6
Mt. Sagami-OyamaOct.23, Dec.10
Mt. SanbeJul.25
Mt. Sanbon'yariSep.19
Mt. SanjogatakeSep.22, Sep.23, Oct.22, Nov.25, May 2, May 3, May 22, Jun.13, Jun.21, Jun.24
Mt. SannomineAug.5
Mt. SashioAug.27
Mt. SefuriDec.14, Mar.2, Mar.3
Mt. SenjogatakeSep.27
Mt. SenmaiOct.5
Mt. SeppikoSep.15
Mt. ShakagatakeNov.9, Nov.25, Dec.16, May 24
Mt. Shichimen (Minobu Mountains)Dec.4
Mt. Shichimen (Omine Mountains)Dec.3
Mt. ShigiOct.21, Jan.18, May 9
Mt. ShiragaDec.5
Mt. ShirakamiSep.11
Mt. ShiromineJul.9, Dec.10
Mt. ShoshaDec.14
Mt. Suzuka/Suzuka MountainsOct.13, Dec.7, Jan.22, May 4, May 5
Mt. Takao (in Kyoto)Dec.23
Mt. Takao (in Tokyo)Apr.10
Mt. TakatsumaSep.21, Oct.26, Nov.5
Mt. TakeyamaMar.12
Mt. TamakiNov.10, May 15
Mt. TaroboJan.11
Mt. TateyamaAug.23, Aug.28, Aug.29, Sep.3, Sep.7, Sep.9, Sep.26, Sep.29, Oct.2, Oct.3, Oct.9, Oct.10, Nov.24, Jun.15
Mt. Tengu (Mt. Ishizuchi)Jul.8
Mt. TenjogatakeDec.31, Jun.7
Mt. Tiantai (China)Jan.26, Feb.24
Mt. TogakushiJul.20, Aug.7, Sep.21, Oct.4, Oct.17, Oct.25, Oct.26, Nov.1, Nov.5, Nov.22, Nov.24, Mar.26, May 16, Jun.4, Jun.15, Jun.18
Mt. TsukubaAug.2, Aug.26, Dec.15
Mt. Tsurugi (Mt. Tateyama)Sep.3, Sep.7, Sep.9, Oct.3, Oct.9, Oct.10, Oct.19
Mt. Tsurugi (Shikoku Island)Jul.11, Jul.3
Mt. UnzenMar.2, Feb.29
Mt. UshioMar.2
Mt. UshiroOct.28
Mt. WutaiMay 5
Mt. YahikoSep.15, Oct.29, Nov.7, Dec.13, Mar.26, Jun.13
Mt. Yakushi (Northern Alps)Sep.3
Mt. Yakushi (Southern Alps)See Ho'o Three Mountains
Mt. Yamato-KatsuragiSep.25, Oct.22, Dec.22, May 16, May 22
Mt. YariJul.28, Aug.21, Sep.30, Oct.1
Mt. YatsuSep.28, Feb.15, Feb.16
Mt. YoneyamaOct.31
Mt. YudonoSee Three Mountains of Dewa
Mt. YuwanJul.12, Apr.6
Mt. ZaoOct.6, Nov.19
Muda (place)Sep.14, Jun.12, Jun.22
Munakata-San-Joshin (deity)Mar.1, May 27
Muro, SaiseiAug.30
Murodo (Mt. Hakusan)Aug.28
Murou (place)Nov.26, Jan.30, Jun.15
Murouji TempleJan.30, Jun.15
Myoe-shonin (priest)Jun.8, Jun.9, Jun.28
Myogaku-Doryo (ascetic)See Doryo-son
Myogaku-hoin (priest)May 13
Myogakumon GateSep.23
Myogisan-Nikkobo (Tengu)Oct.15
Myojin'ike PondSep.30
Myoken-bosatsu (Buddha)See Sudrsti
Myokosan-Ashitatebo (Tengu)Jun.18
Myo'onbo (Tengu)Jan.21
Myoren-shonin (priest)Jan.18
Mystery Pilgrimage, TheMay 21
mystic powerSee power of Buddhism
NabikiAug.6, Sep.1, Sep.14, Oct.25, Nov.8, Nov.9, Nov.10, Dec.1, Dec.30, Jan.12, Jan.13, May 6, May 15, May 22, May 23, May 24, Jun.10, Jun.11, Jun.12, Jun.13, Jun.14, Jun.21, Jun.22, Jun.23, Jun.24
Nachi FallsApr.21
Nagarjuna (Buddha)May 6, Jun.7
Nageiredo HallOct.17
Naijin (= inner area around alter)May 23
Nakai, Kyozen (priest)Jun.21
Nakamura, KanzaburoJun.3
Namahage (visiting deity)Dec.30, Apr.25
Nami-no-Ihachi (sculptor)Apr.18
"Namu-Kimyo-Chora-…Ichiji-Raihai" (hymn)Oct.12
Nanbu DomainOct.12
Nanbu, ShigenaoOct.12
Nancho (= Southern Court)Jan.27, Apr.8, Jun.27
Nannei-zenji (priest)Aug.21
Nansonobo (character)Sep.5
Nanso-Satomi-Hakkenden (literature)Apr.18
Nara Hoshi Warrior MonkJun.30
Nariaiji Temple (in Kyoto)Oct.4, Feb.16
Narigama Rice-Cooker RitualMar.5
Naritasan Shinshoji TempleSee Shinshoji Temple
Naritaya (stage family name)Apr.28
Narukami (Kabuki play)Apr.28
Naso-no-Shirataki FallsSep.12
Nasu Yumoto Onsen Hot SpringSep.19
national treasureOct.18, Dec.23, Jan.18, Jan.30, Feb.9, Feb.14
Natori, Naoe (ascetic)Oct.11
Natori, Un'ichiOct.11
natural monumentSep.27, Mar.31
Neriguma (medicine)Dec.9
Neriya-Kanaya (utopia)Apr.6
"Never Tell Never Ask" (teaching)Aug.19
Nezu-Senryusai (ascetic)Mar.12
Nichan Rinpoche (priest)Mar.9
Nichian-shonin (priest)Dec.18
Nichira-shonin (priest)Mar.27
Nichizo-shonin (priest)Dec.30
Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto (deity)Feb.14
Nihon-Ryoiki (literature)Oct.3, Dec.22, Jun.7
Nihon-Shoki (chronicle)Jan.14, Mar.1
Nikkan-shonin (priest)Feb.13
Nikko (place)Nov.6, Apr.11
Nikko-hoin (priest)Nov.27
Niko-Shonin (hereditary title)Jun.15
Ninigi-no-Mikoto (deity)Nov.29
Ninkan-sojo (priest)Dec.21, Mar.15
Ninmon-bosatsu (priest)Jan.23
Ninniku-shonin (priest)Jan.26, Mar.1
Niomon GateAug.17, Sep.13, Oct.4
Nishinokawa (place)Jul.1, Jul.4
Nishi-no-Nozoki (spot)See Nozoki
Nitta, JiroSep.7
Nitto-Guho-Junrei-Koki (literature)May 5
Niu-myojinSee Shisha-myojin
Niutsuhime ShrineNov.11, Jan.16, Jan.21
No men admittedApr.12
No women admittedSep.6, Feb.4, Mar.2, Mar.11
Noboriko (lit. ascender)Feb.6, Feb.7
Nobotoke-no-Michi RoadFeb.1
Nojo-taishi (ascetic)See Hachiko-no-Oji
North Star, TheSee polar star
Northern Katsuragi MountainsOct.21, Jan.12, Jan.18, Jan.20, Feb.2, Feb.14, Feb.18, Mar.18, May 9
Nozoki (spot)Nov.22
Nunobashi-Kanjo Ceremony for womenJun.15
"Nure Waraji no Nyudo (entering in sandals wet)" (expression)Jun.12
Nyoigatake-Yakushibo (Tengu)Nov.30
Nyoi-Hoshu (= wish-fulfilling gem)Jan.30
Nyonin-Koya (lit. Women's Koya)Jun.15
Nyonin-Ojo (= woman's rebirth in paradise)Jun.15
Oba, Iemasa SaburoApr.12
Obando OfferingDec.15
Obelisk, TheJul.27
Obi, Imauemon (ascetic)Sep.28
Oboshina-sama (deity)May 30
Odai-no-Kata (person)Nov.18
Odaishisama FestivalApr.1, May 10
oddly shaped rockAug.26, Sep.6, Oct.15, Nov.17, Dec.8, Jan.22, Jun.30
offeringJan.15
Ogasawara IslandsJul.5
Ogo-shonin (priest)Nov.20
Ogumotori/Kogumotori (place)Nov.16, Jun.12
"Oguri-Hangan" (story)Jun.12
Ohara-Sumiyoshi-Tsurugibo (Tengu)Oct.23
O-HenroSee Henro
Oi Carrying BoxJan.11, Jan.16
O-Inu-sama (deity)See sacred wolf
Oi-Watashi CeremonyJan.11
"Ojaru" (dialect)Apr.2
Okada, MasayukiSee Onimasa
Okameishi RockJun.11
Okamiage (custom)Jan.15
O-Kari-men (custom)Oct.16
Oki IslandsJun.16
Okonai (performing art)Jan.27
Okugake (training)Aug.6, Sep.1, Sep.14, Oct.22, Nov.9, Nov.10, Nov.19, Nov.25, Dec.1, Dec.3, Dec.30, Jan.12, Jan.13, Mar.13, Apr.20, Apr.21, May 2, May 3, May 6, May 15, May 22, May 23, May 24, Jun.10, Jun.11, Jun.12, Jun.13, Jun.14, Jun.21, Jun.22, Jun.23, Jun.24
Okuninushi-no-Mikoto (deity)Oct.29
Okunoin (Mt. Koya)Jan.16, Jan.21, Feb.4, Feb.5, Feb.23, Mar.21, Jul.4
Okuyama Hokoji Temple (in Shizuoka)Apr.10
Okuyama-mawari PatrolOct.9
Old Enough! (TV program)Apr.3
oliveMar.7
O-Mie PortraitDec.23, May 23
Omikama CaveDec.20
Omine Okugake RouteSee Okugake
Omine-Hachidai-Kongo-doji (deity)Jun.13
Ominesanji TempleSep.22, Sep.23, May 2, May 3, May 6, May 23, Jun.24
Omiwa ShrineDec.29, Feb.12, May 9, May 16, May 26
Omiwatari PhenomenonFeb.17
Omizu-okuri RitualJan.11
Omizu-tori RitualNov.15
Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (deity)Mar.1, Apr.23
Ondeko (lit. Demon's Drumming)Jun.20
One Hundred Mountains of Japan (literature)Feb.15, Apr.29
Oni (= demon)Oct.12, Oct.13, Nov.4, Dec.28, Jan.27, Feb.1, Feb.15, Feb.22, Mar.5, Mar.23, Mar.24, Mar.25, Mar.26, Jun.13, Jun.20
Oni Matsuri Festival (at Takano Shrine)Mar.25
Onibi-no-Saiten FestivalJan.12
Oni-e (lit. Demon's Festival)May 7
Oni-Gyoretsu (lit. Demon's Parade)Feb.1
Oni-Kenbai (lit. Demon's Sword Dance)Jun.20
Onimasa (person)May 24
Onjoji TempleNov.30, Apr.10
Onmyodo (religion)Feb.13, Mar.23
"Onobori-san, Okudari-san" (greeting)Feb.10
"Onobori-yasu, Okudari-yasu" (greeting)Aug.1, Feb.10
Onoji Temple (in Nara)Jan.30, Mar.19
Onokorojima IslandFeb.25
Onsen Hot SpringAug.9, Sep.2, Sep.18, Sep.19, Oct.30, Dec.17, Mar.13, Mar.31, Apr.29, Jun.2, Jun.3, Jun.12, Jun.15, Jun.18, Feb.29
Ontake Kodo Classic TrailAug.13
Ontake-Gyoja AsceticAug.12, Aug.13, Aug.20, Sep.28, Oct.5, Mar.16
Onto Matsuri FestivalFeb.16, Jun.29
oral traditionSee secret
Oriental dollarbirdNov.18
Osago OfferingSep.5
Osawa-dori RouteSep.21
Osettai (= reception)Apr.1, May 10, Jun.14
Oshi GuideDec.10
Oshima-Mawari RitualNov.11
Oshimari-yama (lit. closed mountains)Oct.9
Oshino-Hakkai (place)Jul.14
Oshodai (spot)Oct.16
"Ossan" (form of address)Apr.6
Ossanmaya (= sin of secret betrayal)Oct.7, Nov.17, Feb.2, Apr.19, May 23, May 24, Jun.4, Jun.11
Otake (category of mountain)Mar.3
O-takemaru (Oni of Mt. Iwate)Oct.12, Oct.13
O-takemaru (Oni of Mt. Suzuka)Oct.13
O-Tengu-sama (Tengu)Oct.16
Oto Matsuri FestivalFeb.6, Feb.7
Otomo familySep.20
owlNov.18, Feb.13
Oyama Shugen (sect)Dec.16
Oyama-Hokibo (Tengu)Oct.23, Dec.10
Oyama-Kui-no-Kami (deity)Apr.23
Oyama-Sankei PilgrimageSep.10, Sep.11
Oyamazumi-no-Kami (deity)Mar.8, Mar.13
Oyashima (lit. Eight Great Islands)See Kuniumi Myth
Oyori-gami Fortune-TellingSep.5
Ozasa (place)May 6
Pacific WarNov.19, Apr.12, Jun.18
palm treeJun.1
Parantica sitaSee butterfly
patent medicineSee medicinal herb
peacockApr.26
peafowlSee butterfly
periodic reconstructionNov.15
petroglyphFeb.21
phantom of asceticJul.4
pharmaceutical industrySee medicinal herb
phoenixNov.18
pigeonJun.25, Aug.10
plate tectonicsDec.18, Feb.25
pledgeJun.2
poisonous herbJan.22
polar star, theFeb.13, Feb.14, Feb.18
pond in wetlandSep.8
possessionMar.25, Jun.9
Potala PalaceApr.11
power of BuddhismJul.16, Aug.31, Oct.20, Oct.31, Nov.1, Nov.24, Dec.30, Jan.18, Feb.15, Apr.19, Jun.4
practice experienceMar.6, Jun.11
prayers for recoveryOct.20, Nov.18, Dec.9, Dec.20, Dec.30, Jun.9
present/past/futureAug.18, Oct.2
Prince ShotokuDec.9
Princess Mononoke (anime)Apr.28, May 31
promotionJul.3
protect against fireAug.1, Nov.1, Mar.14, May 29, Jun.29
protection against drowningJun.29
puppyJun.8
Qinglongsi Temple (China)Jun.28
racoon dogApr.4
Ragyo-shonin (priest)Jun.18
Raigen-shonin (priest)May 7
rappellingNov.13, Nov.28, Dec.8
reason to become an asceticJun.22
red riceApr.2
Reisenji TempleMar.30
remote islandSee island
Renge-Nyubu PracticeMay 15
Rennen (priest)See Ninkan-sojo
resort developmentApr.26
RhododendronApr.28, May 15, May 31, Jun.2
Rigen-daishiSee Shobo-sonji
Rinnoji Temple (in Tochigi)Oct.25, Mar.22
Rishu-sennin (hermit)Nov.18
Roben-sojo (priest)Nov.15, Dec.10, Jun.9
Rokkon-Shojo CallSep.23, Feb.10
Roku Jizo (= six stone statues of Jizo)May 29
Rokudo (= the Six Realms)Sep.14, May 29
Rokugo Manzan TemplesJan.23
Rokuju-Rokubu Pilgrim SaintMar.27
Rokusuino (= portable water filter)Mar.9
"Ron-Shitsu-Kan-Pin" (Mt, Hiei's specialties)Dec.11
rules in mountains (theme)Sep.30, Nov.14, Mar.30, May 18, Jun.22, Jun.24
Ryoan-Emyo-Zenji (priest)Apr.10
Ryogen (priest)See Ganzan-daishi
Ryojin-Hisho (literature)Oct.4
Ryokaikutsu CavesNov.8, Dec.1
Ryokan-shonin (priest)Sep.15, Oct.29
Ryosen-sojo (priest)May 5
Ryosho-hoin (priest)Mar.14
Ryuhobo-daigongen (Tengu)Jun.29
Ryuju-bosatsuSee Nagarjuna
Ryuketsu ShrineNov.26, Jan.30
Ryukyu ArcApr.9
Ryuo/Ryujin (dragon deity)Jul.15, Aug.14, Aug.24, Sep.5, Nov.26, Nov.30, Dec.26, Jan.10, Jan.18, Jan.30, Feb.5, Feb.17, Feb.26, Mar.3, Mar.17, Mar.26, Apr.18, Apr.22, May 9, May 12, May 25, Jun.8, Jun.28
sacred mountainSep.12, Sep.15, Sep.25, Sep.30, Nov.23, Jan.14, Mar.19
sacred objectSep.19, Nov.14, Feb.6, Feb.18, Apr.27
sacred wolfOct.5, Nov.3, Nov.27, Dec.26, Apr.15
Sado IslandOct.29
Sado Three MountainsJun.20
Saeki, AriyoriSep.29, Apr.12
safe deliveryNov.18, Mar.26, Apr.28, May 13
safe voyageSep.11, Oct.14, Feb.20, Feb.28, Mar.10, Mar.18
Sagamibo-Doryoson (Tengu)See Doryo-son
Saicho (priest)See Dengyo-daishi
Saifu-Takagaki-Koshinbo (Tengu)Mar.4
"Saigi Saigi…" (call)Sep.10
Saigyo-hoshi (priest)Jun.23, Jun.28
Sai-ichiro, a boySee Takudobo
Saijoji Temple (in Kanagawa)Oct.16, Apr.10
Saimyoji TempleJun.28
Sakanoue-no-Tamuramaro (person)Sep.17, Oct.12, Oct.13, Feb.22
Sakata, KintokiFeb.22, Jun.25
Sakuragaike Pond (in Shizuoka)Feb.26
Salt Road, TheSee Akiha Kaido Road
Sanada (place)Jun.17
Sanada, MasayukiMar.12
Sanada, YukimuraJun.5
Sanbondaki FallsAug.8
Sanbutsuji TempleOct.17
sanctityNov.14
sandalwoodDec.13
Sangakuji Temple (in Mie)Jun.30
Sango-Shiiki (literature)Jul.1
Sangu-Uchi RitualSep.5
Sanjagataki FallsAug.30
Sanjakubo (Tengu)See Akiba-daigongen
Sanja-Takusen OracleSep.17, Sep.25
Sankai-shoi (ascetic)Oct.5
Sankan-Sando (lit. Three Barriers Three Fordings)Aug.18
Sanmon Sect (Enryakuji Temple)Nov.5
Sanno WorshipNov.24, Apr.23
Sannoike PondAug.14
Sannosawa Stream (Mt. Hoki-daisen)Oct.23
Sanpo-Kojin (deity)Jan.28, Feb.2
SanskritNov.17, Mar.9, May 18
Sanuki Four Great TenguApr.4
San'yama Shukugon SutraOct.12
Sanzang (lit. the master of the Tripitaka)Nov.15, May 5
Sanzan-Gake Pilgrimage (Mt. Nasu)Sep.19
Sanzan-Gake Pilgrimage (Mt. Tateyama)Oct.2
Sanzan-Gake Pilgrimage (Sado Island)Jun.20
San-Zenjo (= the pilgrimage of the Three)Aug.28
Sarasvati (Buddha)Jul.15, Jan.21, Feb.3, Mar.3, Mar.11, Apr.22, May 9
Sarusawa PondNov.26
Sasagake (= temporary bamboo hut)Jul.10
Sasaki, HiroshiMay 30
Satsuma DomainMar.27, Apr.5
Satsuma-Iojima IslandApr.7, Apr.12, Apr.26, Jun.3, Jun.5
sawtooth patternApr.25
scallopMay 16
scops owlSee owl
scoria coneDec.18
sea peopleSep.11, Mar.8
seclusionJul.10, Jul.24, Jul.28, Sep.4, Sep.29, Oct.20, Nov.6, Nov.9, Nov.18, Dec.30, Jan.16, Feb.14, Feb.16, Mar.6, Mar.13, Mar.24, Mar.25, May 2, May 21, Jun.21
secretSep.14, Oct.7, Feb.2, Apr.19, May 14, May 24, Jun.10, Jun.11
secret agentJun.27
secret songSep.14, Oct.12, Oct.28, Nov.3, Nov.19, Jun.11
"See you for sure!" (greeting)Jul.5
Seiasho (literature)Jun.28
Seien Niko-shonin (nun)Jun.15
Seiin-hoin (priest)Nov.7
Seiryo-daigongen (deity)Jun.28
Seiwa-Genji clanFeb.13
Sekibutsu-no-Michi Trail (in Yugawara)Dec.17
Sekison-daigongen (deity)Dec.10, Apr.18
Seman Doman TalismanDec.2
Senba (spot)Sep.5
Sendatsu-Efu LicenseJul.3
Sendoshi GuideDec.10
Sengai-osho (priest)Mar.4
Senju-Kannon-bosatsu (Buddha)See Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara
Senkyo-Ibun (literature)Aug.2, Oct.30
Sennichi-dayu (hereditary title)Mar.30
Sennichi-Mode RitualAug.1
Sennyuji TempleFeb.26
Sen'yo-sojo (priest)Jan.31
sesameApr.7
Sesshoishi RockSep.19
Seven Wonders of IzuDec.20
Seyakuin (= free hospitals for the poor)Dec.9
Shaka-nyorai (Budda)See Shakyamuni
Shakujo (= priest's staff)Sep.9, Dec.5, Feb.4, Mar.25, Apr.29, Apr.30, Feb.29
Shakyamuni (Buddha)Oct.2, Dec.30, Feb.19, May 24
sharkMay 16
shelterDec.5
Shiba, RyotaroApr.28
Shidai (= bulletin)Feb.2
Shido-Kegyo TrainingJan.21
Shikaku, TozoOct.14
Shiki (lit. the Four Demons)Dec.25
Shiki familyJan.12
Shikoku 88 Temple PilgrimageDec.20, Dec.29, Feb.3, Mar.7, Apr.20, May 10, May 17, Jul.3, Jul.4
Shimakotoba (lit. island wording)Apr.2
Shimauta (lit. island song)Apr.5
Shimazu familyMar.27
Shimazu, TadayoshiMar.27
Shimotsuke-Yakushiji TempleSee Yakushiji Temple (in Shimotsuke)
Shimotsuki Matsuri FestivalJan.27
Shindando-no-Iwaya CaveDec.20
Shingu Yamabiko Group (organization)Jun.14
Shingu-Bushi (folk song)Feb.6
Shin-Iwama Onsen Hot SpringAug.9
Shin-Kokin-Wakashu (literature)Oct.11
Shinkyo Haragusuri (medicine)Dec.9
Shinra-gongen (deity)Jun.18
Shinren-shonin (priest)Mar.4, May 8
Shinsen-en (place)Jan.30
Shinshoji Temple (in Chiba)Aug.20, Apr.28
Shinzaemon (magus)Feb.15
Shinzando HallOct.12
Shinzei-sojo (priest)Dec.23, Jan.21
Shiozan-Rikyubo (Tengu)Aug.26
Shiragasan-Koshakubo (Tengu)Dec.5
Shirahige-myojin (deity)Dec.6, Jun.9
Shirakawago (place)Aug.3
Shirane Three MountainsOct.11
Shirikawa (lit. butt fur)See Hisshiki
Shiromine-Saganbo (Tengu)Oct.23, Dec.10
Shisha-myojinNov.11, Jan.16, Jan.21, Feb.4, Feb.9, Feb.21, Apr.6, Apr.14, Apr.22
Shishigahanaiwa RockSep.26
Shishigatani PlotNov.30, Apr.7, Jun.3
Shobo-sonji (priest)May 6, Jul.3
Shodoshima IslandDec.20, Mar.7, Mar.8
Shodo-shonin (priest)Nov.6, Apr.11
Shogoin TempleNov.30
Shogun-Jizo-bosatsu (Buddha)Dec.12, Apr.27, May 8, May 29, Jun.15, Jun.18, Jun.20
Shojin Ryori CuisineJun.26
Shojin-Otoshi (lit. desecrating purity)May 22
Sho-Kannon-bosatsu (Buddha)See Aryavalokitesvara
Shoken-daibosatsu (Buddha)See Hachiko-no-Oji
Shoku-Nihongi (chronicle)Dec.22, May 28
Shoku-shonin (priest)Dec.14, Mar.3, Mar.28, Mar.31
Shonoiwaya CaveDec.30
Shoryoshu (literature)Jan.17
Shosenkyo (place)Nov.14
Shugendo Abolition, TheSep.23, Oct.4, Oct.25, Nov.8, May 27, Jun.15, Jun.27
"Shugyo Tokugen (Practice to acquire the Power)" (teaching)Oct.7
Shukubo LodgingDec.4, Jun.23, Jun.26
Shukuyo AstrologyFeb.13
Shunjo-risshi (priest)See Gachirin-daishi
Shunkan (Kabuki play)Jun.3
Shunkan-sozu (priest)Nov.30, Apr.7, Jun.3
Shuten-doji (Oni)Feb.22, Mar.26, Mar.29, Jun.13
Shuyoji Okunoin TempleNov.2
Shuyoji TempleNov.1
Shuzenji TempleDec.18, Dec.21
Siga, NaoyaJun.8
Siiba Kagura DanceFeb.28
SillaMar.18, Mar.23, Jun.7
single-tooth GetaDec.29, Jul.4
Six items of BhikkhuMar.9
sliding downDec.5, Mar.25
snakeNov.12, Feb.8, Feb.12, Mar.25, Apr.9, Apr.22, Apr.26, May 9
So familyMar.14
Soba BuckwheatAug.9, Mar.13, May 19, Jun.3
Sobosan Yaken Wild DogApr.15
Soga, UmakoSep.8
So-Gyo (= in guise of monk)Sep.17, Dec.23, May 29
Sohei (= warrior monk)Oct.19, Mar.23, Jun.30
Soko (lit. Prime Light)Jun.21
solar eclipseMay 21
Sonaezaki (place)Jun.11, Jun.12
Son'i-sojo (priest)Dec.11
So'o-kasho (priest)Dec.6, Dec.28
spiritual problemFeb.12, Mar.5
standing dead treesNov.9
stoatJun.18
Stone BridgeDec.22
stone BuddhaAug.7, Dec.16, Dec.17, Dec.24, Feb.2, Jul.1
strange festivalJul.16, Dec.15
stupaJan.15, Jan.16, Feb.5, Jun.15
StyxSee first bath
Sudrsti (Buddha)Feb.13, Feb.18, Feb.26
sugarcaneApr.7
Sugawara, MichizaneDec.30
Suginobo (Tengu)Nov.12
Sugiyama-sojo (Tengu)Oct.30
Suigun NavyMar.8
Sukayu Onsen Hot SpringSep.18
sulfurSep.19, Apr.30, Jun.2
SumeruMay 23
Sumiyoshi Odori DanceMar.18
Sumiyoshi Sanjin (deity)Mar.18
Sumo WrestlingDec.19, Mar.26, May 11
Suri OvergarmentMay 12
sutra moundJul.21, Aug.25, Jan.15
Suwa Taisha/Suwa Grand ShrineOct.24, Feb.16, Feb.17, Apr.17, Jun.29
Suwa-daimyojin (deity)Nov.29, Feb.16, Feb.17
Suzuka-gozen (character)Oct.13
Suzukake GarmentMay 12
Suzukake-no-Michi RoadFeb.23
Suzuka-no-Monogatari (story)Oct.13
swordSep.3, Sep.9, Oct.14, Nov.7, Dec.10
Symbiosis with nature (theme)Sep.11, Sep.27, Nov.9, Mar.29, Apr.15
tabooSep.30, Oct.13, Nov.14, Jan.22, Feb.4, Feb.16, May 9, May 21, May 22, Jun.4, Jun.22
tabooed areaSep.7, Sep.30, Oct.20, Nov.14, Dec.29, Jan.9, Jan.23, Mar.17, Mar.19
Tachigami Sacred Rocks (Amami Islands)Apr.6
Tachikawa-Ryu (sect)Mar.15
Taga Taisha ShrineNov.20, Dec.9, Jan.11
Tainai-Meguri (spot)Nov.22
Taicho-daishi (priest)Jul.23, Jul.24, Aug.10, Aug.24, Aug.27, Aug.28, Aug.29, Aug.30, Aug.31, Sep.15, Oct.31, Dec.12, Mar.24, May 5
Taicho-Osho-Denki (literature)Aug.24, Aug.28
Taiken-gyoja (ascetic)Aug.12
Taiko-Mawashi (lit. Swirling Dum) RitualDec.28
Taira, ArimoriApr.6
Taira, KiyomoriNov.11
Taira, KoremochiNov.4
Taira, SukemoriApr.6
Taira, YasuyoriJun.3
Taira, YukimoriApr.6
Taishakuten (Buddha)See Indra
Taizokutsu CaveSee Ryokaikutsu Caves
Takachiho Kagura DanceFeb.28
Takagamo ShrineNov.23, Dec.22
Takamine-Otakanbo (Tengu)Apr.4
Takano ShrineMar.25
Takao Three MountainsJun.28
Takao-Naigubu (Tengu)Dec.23, Jan.21
Takeda, KatsuyoriMar.12
Takeda, ShingenJul.17
Take-Gomori RitualDec.7
Take-Mairi Ritual (Mt. Myoho)Jan.15
Take-Mairi Ritual (Yakushima Island)Sep.11, May 31
Take-Mikazuchi-no-Mikoto (deity)Sep.25, Jan.9
Takerugamine (spot)Feb.14
Takisaka-no-Michi RoadNov.26
Takudobo (Tengu)Nov.2
talismanDec.2
Tamadono-no-Iwaya CaveSep.29
Tamahagane (= traditional Japanese steel)Oct.29
Tamaoka, ToshiakiJun.14
Tamura-Gatari (category of story)Oct.13
Tanabata Star FestivalFeb.14, Feb.18
Tanegashima, HatatokiApr.2
Tanji (method)May 9
Tankei (sculptor)Jun.8
"Tanomude!" (call)Feb.6
Tanzawa (place)Dec.16
Taoism (religion)Feb.13
Tarao familyMay 29
Tarobo/Jirobo (name)Apr.12, May 11
Tarobo-gongen (Tengu)Jan.11
Tasoji (Tengu)Dec.27
Tasshin-no-Mon (literature)Jun.28
Tatara Iron MakerOct.29
Tate-Eboshi (character)Oct.13
Tateri Kojin ShrineJan.17, Jan.21, Jan.28, Feb.10
Tateyama Shugen (sect)Aug.29, Sep.3, Sep.7, Sep.9, Sep.26, Sep.29, Oct.2
Tateyama Six Zenjo PracticeSep.26, Oct.2
temporary palaceNov.15, Mar.19
Tendai line/Shingon lineNov.5
Tendo-hosshi (priest)Jan.24, May 26
TenguAug.2, Aug.7, Aug.14, Aug.26, Oct.1, Oct.8, Oct.9, Oct.15, Oct.16, Oct.23, Oct.24, Oct.30, Nov.1, Nov.2, Nov.6, Nov.7, Nov.12, Nov.15, Nov.30, Dec.3, Dec.5, Dec.6, Dec.10, Dec.11, Dec.12, Dec.15, Dec.18, Dec.19, Dec.21, Dec.22, Dec.23, Dec.24, Dec.27, Jan.10, Jan.11, Jan.14, Jan.19, Jan.21, Jan.22, Jan.25, Jan.26, Jan.27, Jan.31, Feb.1, Feb.3, Feb.8, Feb.11, Feb.14, Feb.15, Feb.21, Feb.26, Mar.3, Mar.4, Mar.14, Mar.20, Mar.22, Mar.29, Mar.31, Apr.3, Apr.4, Apr.7, Apr.10, Apr.12, Apr.18, Apr.27, Apr.28, May 1, May 4, May 11, May 13, May 16, May 30, Jun.5, Jun.9, Jun.16, Jun.18, Jun.20, Jun.28, Jun.29, Feb.29
Tengu Kozo, TheSee Torakichi
Tengu Onsen Hot SpringOct.30
Tengu SutraAug.26, Oct.9, Oct.15, Oct.23, Oct.30, Jan.21, May 1
Tengu World, TheOct.30, Nov.2
"Tengu! Tengu!" (yelling)Apr.17
Tengu-Banzuke Ranking ListOct.23
Tenguhara Plane (Mt. Hakuba-Norikura)Oct.8
Tenguhara Plane (Mt. Yari)Oct.1
Tenguike PondOct.1
Tengu-no-Hanatsuki-Iwa RockDec.22
Tengu-no-Wabishomon CiphertextDec.18
Tengu-no-Yamautsuri (custom)Oct.23
Tengu-no-Yasunba (spot)Jun.20
Tengu's nailJan.19, May 16
Tengu-Sugi Cedar Tree (Hasedera)Jan.31
Tengu-Sugi Cedar Tree (Mt. Kamino)Dec.27
Tengu-Sugi Cedar Tree (Onjoji)Apr.10
Tenguzuka Mound (Sado Island)Jun.20
Tengu-Zumo Sumo WrestlingMay 11
Tenjin (= monk's snack)Jun.26
"Tenka-San-Funyoi (lit. Emperor's three things not at will)" (saying)Jun.30
Tenkawa Mandala (drawing)Apr.22
Tenporinnoiwaya CaveJul.24
Tenryu RiverJan.27, Feb.25
"Tenshi Nanmen (lit. the Emperor faces south)" (tradition)Jun.10
Tensho-Iga-no-Ran (incident)Feb.1, May 4
Tensho-no-Amakusa-Kassen (incident)May 13
Tenson-Keijun-zenji (priest)Oct.16, Apr.10
Ten'yu-hoin (priest)Jun.1
Tenzo Monastery Chief CookJun.26
Tera (as graveyard)Apr.25
Terma (= hidden treasure in Tibetan)Jun.4
The Song of the Seven Wise Monkeys (poem)Apr.23
Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Buddha)Nov.2, Feb.19, Feb.23, May 24
Three BanbaAug.4, Aug.27
Three Great GapsJul.30, Oct.9
Three Mountains of DewaAug.17, Aug.18, Aug.19, Aug.23, Sep.8, Sep.13, Sep.16, Oct.25, Jun.22, Jun.26
Tibetan Esoteric BuddhismDec.9, Mar.9, Apr.11, Apr.20, Apr.22, Jun.4
tickApr.15
tigerJun.7
"To meet Yamabushi in a mountain…" (saying)Apr.17
Toake-shiki CeremonySep.22, Sep.23, Sep.24, Feb.23, May 2, May 3, Jun.21
Tobi SteeplejackApr.10
Todaiji TempleSep.17, Sep.25, Nov.15, Nov.20, Dec.23, Jan.11, Feb.20, Jun.9
Todo, TakatoraMay 4
Togakushi 33 CavesAug.7, Oct.17, Oct.25, Jun.4
Togu-dayu (position)Jan.17
Toji TempleJan.8, Mar.22
Tojime-shiki CeremonySee Toake-shiki Ceremony
Tokara IslandsApr.9, Apr.12, Apr.25, Apr.26, Apr.30, May 1
TokaraumaSee horse
TokarayagiSee goat
Tokko VajraDec.21, Apr.20, Jun.4
Tokudo Entering CeremonyFeb.20
Tokudo-shonin (priest)Jan.31
Tokugawa, IeyasuNov.18, May 29, Jun.29
Tokugawa, NobuyasuNov.2
Tokuitsu-shonin (priest)Aug.26, Sep.4, Sep.20, Dec.15, Mar.9
Tokyo 2020May 12
Tomogashima IslandJul.13, Aug.25, Oct.21, Feb.24, May 20
Tono-Monogatari (literature)Sep.6
Torakichi the Tengu BoyOct.30
Toshita Kagura DanceJun.6
Toso (= Dhuta)May 18
Toyama Patent MedicineSee medicinal herb
Toyokawa-Inari TempleJun.26
Toyotomi, HideyoriJun.5
Toyotomi, HideyoshiNov.20, Feb.4
Tozan-ha (sect)Oct.25, Nov.5, Nov.20, Dec.26, Dec.29, Jan.14, May 6, Jun.20, Jun.27, Jul.3
transformationNov.2, Nov.15, Dec.11, Dec.23
Tsuchiguma (Oni)Mar.25, Mar.26
Tsuchigumo (monster)Jan.14, Mar.24
Tsugomori Yamabushi PracticeDec.30
Tsuizen Kuyo (= memorial service)Oct.26
Tsurugaoka Hachiman ShrineJun.25
Tsurugidake Ten-no-Ki (literature)Sep.7
Tsushima IslandsJan.24, May 25, May 26
Tsushima wildcatSee cat
Tushita HeavenOct.19, Nov.15
turtledoveSee pigeon
Udon NoodleMar.13, Apr.1, May 19
Ueno-Myogibo (Tengu)Oct.15
Uesugi, KenshinJul.17, Nov.7
Ugajin (deity)Apr.22, May 9
Uho-doji (deity)Jan.10
Ukita, HideieJun.1
UNESCO Global GeoparkDec.18
UNESCO Intangible Cultural HeritageApr.25
Unjin MethodJun.10, Jun.29
Unyo (= clockwise walk)Jun.30
Ura (Oni)Mar.5
Ura-gyoba (spot)See Zenki Ura-gyoba
Usa Jingu ShrineJan.23, Feb.19, Feb.23, Mar.1, Jun.20
Ushiro Tateyama Mountain RangeOct.8, Oct.9, Oct.10
UshiwakamaruSee Minamoto, Yoshitsune"
Ushiyu Matsuri FestivalSep.18
Utagake (= song exchange)Apr.5
Utagaki (= singing feast)Sep.20
Utayomi (= recitation)See secret song
Vaisravana (Buddha)Nov.7, Jan.10, Jan.18, Feb.11
venusJan.10, Mar.10
VeratunJan.22
Village of GokiJan.12
violetMay 11
virgin forestSep.11, Sep.25, Nov.26, May 31
visiting deityDec.30, Apr.25, Jun.3
volcanic activityJul.18, Aug.16, Sep.2, Sep.12, Sep.19, Feb.27, Mar.28, Mar.31, Apr.3, Apr.26, Apr.30, May 1, May 28, May 30, Jun.3, Jun.5, Feb.29
volcanic lakeAug.14, Aug.20, Aug.24, Sep.2, Sep.5, Sep.17, Oct.6, Feb.27, Apr.27, Jun.5, Jun.15
Wakasa-Jinguji TempleJan.11
Wake, KiyomaroDec.12, Dec.23, Feb.23
Washinoiwaya CaveDec.13
Watarai familyJan.15
Watase's line (zoogeographical border)Apr.9, Apr.25
Watashi-wa-Wasurenai (literature)Apr.13
waterfallJul.19, Jul.25, Aug.8, Aug.11, Aug.12, Aug.13, Aug.19, Aug.29, Aug.30, Sep.4, Sep.12, Oct.18, Oct.25, Nov.2, Nov.8, Nov.12, Nov.19, Nov.21, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec.24, Dec.28, Jan.12, Jan.25, Jan.26, Feb.2, Feb.8, Feb.14, Feb.18, Mar.6, Mar.9, Mar.12, Apr.19, Apr.21, Apr.24, May 17, Jun.7, Jun.17, Jun.19, Jun.25, Feb.29
watershed in valleyApr.24
wetlandSep.8, Sep.18, Oct.24
whaleMar.18, May 16
"When visiting shines in Ise… halfway." (folk song)Jan.10
"When visiting shines in Ise… the child of Taga." (folk song)Jan.11
white deerSee deer
white doveSee pigeon
white foxSee fox
white hawkSee hawk
white-headed craneSee crane
white-naped craneSee crane
whiteoutDec.5, Apr.16
wild boreDec.12, Feb.23, May 12
wild plantAug.3, Aug.23, Aug.30, Sep.18, Sep.27, Jan.22, May 11
wild vegetableJan.22
wolfOct.5, Oct.19, Nov.3, Nov.27, Dec.26, Apr.15
Womb RealmSee Diamond Realm
World Heritage SiteSep.11, May 27
Wu/Hang/Tang readingMar.21
Xuanzang (priest)Nov.15, May 5
Yabakei GorgeOct.15
Yaguriji TempleApr.4
Yagyu-Kaido RoadNov.26
Yakuoin Temple (in Tokyo)Apr.10
Yakushiji Temple (in Shimotsuke)Feb.20
YakushikaSee deer
Yakushima IslandSep.11, May 12, May 31
Yakushi-nyorai (Buddha)See Medicine Buddha
Yakuso-Tori (literature)Aug.30
YakuzaruSee monkey
Yama-Ate Navigation MethodSep.11
Yamabushi costumeNov.1, Nov.7, Nov.28, Dec.29, Mar.30, Apr.14, Apr.16, Apr.23, Apr.28, May 12, May 15, Jun.5, Jun.19, Jul.4
Yamabushi-Hatto (= Laws for Yamabushi)Jun.27
Yamabushi-Kagura DanceOct.14, Jun.20
Yamabushi-Kyogen Noh FarceOct.15, Nov.17
Yamabushi-Mondo CatechismMar.30, Jun.6
Yama-Hoshi Warrior MonkJun.30
Yamainu Wolf WorshipSee sacred wolf
Yama-Kago PalanquinDec.4
Yamamori (Kagura dance)Jun.6
Yamanashi-Ken (lit. No Mountain Prefecture)Apr.18
Yamanobe-no-Michi RoadDec.29, May 16
Yamasaki-Shoten TempleApr.4
Yamato Patent MedicineSee medicinal herb
Yamato RiverOct.21
Yamato-Takeru-no-Mikoto (deity)Nov.27, Mar.29
Yamazumi ShrineNov.3
Yanagida, KunioSep.6
Yanagi-no-Watashi (spot)See Muda
Yanboshi-no-Haka (= Yamabushi's tomb)Apr.12
Yasaka ShrineMar.23
Yatagarasu (deity)Jan.29, Feb.7
Yatsumine-Meguri PracticeAug.12
Yokagura (= Kagura dance at night)Feb.28
Yokogawa-Kakkaibo (Tengu)Dec.11, Jan.21
"Yo-Omairi!" (greeting)Feb.10
Yosai-zenji (priest)Mar.3, Mar.5
Yoshino (place)Jul.6, Sep.1, Sep.14, Sep.23, Oct.6, Oct.22, Nov.9, Nov.14, Nov.25, Jan.12, Jan.17, Jan.31, Mar.27, Apr.8, Apr.24, Apr.26, May 2, May 3, May 6, May 22, Jun.10, Jun.12, Jun.21, Jun.22, Jun.23, Jun.24, Jun.27
Yoshino RiverSep.14, Jun.22, Jun.23
Yoshino-Hoshokai (organization)Apr.8
"You must go seven times to Ise…" (folk song)Aug.1
Yudonosan-Horaku HymnOct.12
Yufuin (place)Mar.31
Yu-Gori (= hot water ablution)Jun.12
Yukigata (lit. snow shape)Oct.8
Yunomine Onsen Hot SpringJun.12
Yutate Boiling Water RitualJan.27, May 7
Zao-do Hall (in various places)Jul.25, Nov.7, Dec.25, Jan.31, Apr.24
Zao-do Hall (Mt. Yoshino)Jul.6, Jan.12, Jun.10
Zao-gongen (deity)Jul.25, Aug.7, Oct.6, Nov.7, Nov.14, Jan.31, Mar.27, Apr.4, Apr.8, May 14, May 24, May 25, Jun.9, Jun.10, Jul.1, Jul.3
Zao-gongen Echigo Dojo TempleNov.1, Nov.7
Zazen MeditationSee meditation
Zazie dans le métro (literature/cinema)May 20
Zen schoolNov.7, Mar.21, Apr.10, May 13, May 18, May 24, Jun.26, Jun.29
Zendoki/MyodokiSee Zenki/Goki
Zenjo Pilgrimage,7/2Aug.2, Aug.4, Aug.5, Aug.6, Aug.26, Aug.27, Aug.28, Sep.26, Oct.2, Oct.20, Feb.4, Mar.7, Mar.8
Zenki (place)Nov.7, Nov.8, Dec.1, Jan.12, Jan.13, Apr.20, Jun.14, Jun.26, Jun.29
Zenki Mikasanenotaki FallsNov.8, Dec.1, Jan.12, Jan.13
Zenki/Goki (guardian deity)Nov.6, Nov.8, Jan.12
Zenkidani Valley (in Katsuragi)Jan.12
Zenki Ura-gyoba (spot)Nov.8, Dec.1, Jan.12, Jan.13, Apr.20
Zenkoji TempleJan.30, Jun.15
Zennyo-Ryuo (deity)Jan.30, Feb.5
Zensho-hosshi (priest)Jan.26, Mar.1
Zozusan-Kongobo (Tengu)Apr.4
Zuda (= Dhuta)/Zuda-BukuroMay 18
Zuiho (method)Jun.10
Zuijinmon GateSee Niomon Gate
Zunbera-bushi (folk song)Feb.8
100 Soundscapes of JapanDec.22
13 Buddhas Worship Sep.21, Oct.26
13 TenguAug.2, Dec.15
36 DojiAug.20, Jun.13
75 daysSep.1, Jun.22
75 mealsJun.29
75 Nabiki (spots)See Nabiki