Mysterious treasure of the Japanese Royal: The most awaited thing in the moment of historical transfer

Today - April 30, 2019, Emperor Akihito will officially abdicate, then give up to Crown Prince Naruhito. This is Japan's historical moment, because Akihito was the first Emperor (the title of the Emperor) to abdicate in the past 200 years.

Both abdication ceremonies and the coronation ceremony were performed according to the traditional Shinto rituals (Shinto religion). But most notably will be the emergence of national treasures - things that are considered the most mysterious treasure in Japanese history , because even the Emperor has never seen them.

These are the three Sacred Spirit products - the sacred treasures of Japan, which will be given to the new Emperor in May 1. This ceremony has only 26 participants including the Japanese gods and delegates.

Treasure even Thien Hoang did not know

Although not officially "national religion ", Shinto is still a religion that plays the most important role in Japanese culture. The Shinto rituals are still maintained to connect the present with the past, with the souls, and decide the destiny of the people.

Three strains of Divine Power are part of Shintoism.

Three strains of Divine Power are part of Shintoism. Legend has it that these are the treasures of the gods, passed down through the emperors. Since ancient times, the Sacred Treasures acted as the symbol of power of the Japanese Royal Family, and today nothing has changed.

But also because too sacred, the treasures are hidden from the world, no one knows.

"We don't know when the treasures were made. Never even seen them," - said Professor Hideya Kawanishi from Nagoya University.

"Even the emperors have never seen it."

In fact, at the coronation ceremony, only copies of the treasures appeared. The real treasure (though no one has confirmed it is true) will be stored elsewhere, which we will know soon.

In fact, at the coronation ceremony, only copies of the treasures appeared.

Legendary treasures

1. Mirror god Yata no Kagami - Bat Chi glass

According to the historians, the Eight-pointed glass may have existed for more than 1000 years, and is now believed to be stored in Ise Palace in Mie prefecture.

According to Shinsuke Takenaka from the Theological Research Institute, the mirror can be considered the most precious treasure in the 3 Divine Armaments. This is also the only treasure that did not appear in the most recent coronation ceremony in 1989.

Simulate Bat Only glass.

Japanese legend, a mirror that contains divine power, can reveal truth. In the coronation ceremony, the treasure symbolizes the wisdom of the new Emperor.

Kojiki - Japan's oldest surviving chronicle record - indicating that Bat Chi Kinh is the work of Ishikori-dome. At that time, Susanoo - the sea god and storm - often disagreed with his sister Thien Thien Dai Than Amaterasu (the sun god). During one battle, Amaterasu angrily drew back to a cave and locked himself in it, causing the whole world to sink into darkness.

Susanoo then held a banquet for Amaterasu to come out, making the curious spirit appear. At that time, the mirror of Ishikori-dome hanging on the tree reflected the image of Amaterasu, bringing light back to the world, and from there was considered the treasure of the god.

2. Kusanagi no Tsurugi - Thao The sword

The current location of Kusanagi sword is still unknown. However, opinions suggest that the treasure is stored at Atsuta temple in Nagoya province.

This sword grows from the tail of Yamata-no-Orochi 8-headed serpent after being killed by Susanoo.

Legend has it that this sword grows from the tail of Yamata-no-Orochi 8-headed serpent after being killed by Susanoo. The stormy god tricked the snake into drinking, then cut its entire tail and the Kusanagi sword appeared.

Shortly after, Susanoo used the same sword to apologize to Amaterasu, later given to the Human Emperors.

At the coronation ceremony, the sword represents the emperor's courage. However, the existence of the sword is still controversial, because all information is sealed. As in the case of a priest in the Edo period, he saw that the sword had been exported shortly afterwards.

Besides, there were rumors that the sword had been lost in a naval battle in the 12th century, but according to Takenaka, it was just a copy.

When the contemporary Emperor Akihito was crowned in 1989, it was thought that he was given the original Kusanagi, but the sword was then stored in a sealed box and never opened.

In other words, the Emperor himself did not know what Kusanagi's true form was.

3. Yasakani no Magatama - Bat Xuy Quynh Khuc Ngoc

Magatama is a curved jewel, appearing in Japan from 1000 BC. The Noble Eightfold Noble Jewel is also a magatama, but contains the power of god in it.

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Magatama is a curved jewel, appearing in Japan from 1000 BC.

According to legend, the origin of Bat Xong Quynh Khuc Ngoc is part of a chain of festivals and happiness Ame-no-Uzume at Susanoo's party, to lure Amaterasu out of the cave. Over time the necklace has only one piece of pearl, becoming the spirit of the Japanese people.

Experts believe that the Noble Eightfold Noble is made from jade, and may be the only remaining "original" treasure. However, no verification information is available.

Why do Japanese believe in treasures?

According to Professor Kawanishi, there is still a part of Japanese people who believe that spiritual powers really have the power of gods. However, most see this as the necessary symbol of the Coronation ceremony, like the Western king's crown.

These spirits are very important. The professor said they showed "the mystery of an emperor," and "the symbol of the imperial court".

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