Rest of the story.
- Posted by 2016.10.17
- Category: CULTURE
Adding to the story of beautiful goddess representing Mt Fuji; “Praise for Cherry Blossoms” (Kono-hana-sakuya-hime 木花開耶姫命), her father meant to have her big sister (Princess Iwanaga) getting married to the bridegroom (grandson of the God of Sun) , too.
It may be strange to get married to two princess, but I guess that was acceptable at that time.
Princess Iwanaga, however was very ugly and the bridegroom sent her back to her family.
After this accident, the lifetime of people were limited to shorter period, because Princess Iwanaga who represents rock and eternity got VERY jealous and angry.
This is why if you praise Mt Fuji from this shrine, you will stumble and fall off the cliff 166m high. What a great story.
Takeshi YASUDATakeshi YASUDA
Spokesperson, HEISEI Corporation
With 10 years of devoted service as secretary to the founder, I have experienced a regional construction company grow double in revenue and in the number of employees. My previous experience at Japanese investment bank convinces me that our business model will grow further and change the landscape of the industry. Hobby: Wine, Sailing, Tea, Bonsai, History, and Architecture.