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Join Yamabushi Training at https://www.yamabushido.jp. Tell them I sent you. Master Yamabushi Takeharu Kato asks me about life on the mountains of Japan as a Master Yamabushi. We dive deep into: The Respect for Ancestors: How Mount Gassan, the world of the afterlife, transformed my understanding of my own roots and our collective connection to humanity. The Maori Connection: The surprising realization that the mountain I grew up on in New Zealand, bridging my childhood with my current practice in Japan. Living by Uketamo: What it means to let your "sensing mind" lead and how to stop the "monkey brain" from clouding your judgment. The Magic of the Mountains: Why we lead people into storms, cold waterfalls, and deep snow to prove that they are capable of much more than they think. Whether you are looking for a challenge to prove you are alive or simply want to understand the ancient philosophy of the Yamabushi, this conversation is an invitation to stop thinking and start doing. "It's better to regret something you did than something you didn't do." #Yamabushi #Uketamo #Japan #MountainPhilosophy #PersonalTransformation #Ancestry #Mindfulness #UketamoTalks #DewaSanzan
Takatori-yama is very much a locals’ mountain. It’s not especially famous, and it doesn’t have the grand aura of Zao or Gassan. Yet that’s exactly what makes it so refreshing; a quiet, brisk hike through forest, farmland, and viewpoints that connect you to the everyday landscapes of Yamagata. Full article: https://www.timbunting.com/mountains/takatori Yamabushi Newsletter: https://www.kiwiyamabushi.com If you enjoyed this, check out my other videos on Yamagata’s hidden mountains. #Japan #Yamagata #Hiking
How did I end up giving my girlfriend funeral flowers? What do chrysanthemums really mean in Japan? And why are they connected to death, the Imperial family, and even food? This is the story of my biggest cultural mistake in Japan, how I learned NEVER TRUST THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS!! Original article this video is based on: https://timbunting.com/chrysanthemums/ Kiwi Yamabushi Newsletter: Get deep dives into rural Japan, Shugendō, and Yamabushi culture in your inbox: https://kiwiyamabushi.com ✨ Paid subscribers get early access! This video was released a week earlier for paid newsletter subscribers. If you’d like to support my work (and get early access + exclusive content), consider upgrading here: 👉 https://www.kiwiyamabushi.com/ 💬 Have you ever made a cultural mistake abroad? Share your story in the comments! I’d love to hear it so I know I'm not alone! #Japan #CultureShock #KiwiYamabushi #CulturalMistakes #JapanFlowers #Chrysanthemum #RuralJapan Image credits: 📸 All footage and images shot and edited by me in Yamagata, Japan. 8/100
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