“Two offerings, for good fortune” the old woman whispered, carefully placing two coins on the altar. We are standing before the Ryujin Sogosha shrine. It’s a place where locals come to pay their respects to Ryujin, the Dragon God of the Sea. You may be wondering why a deity of the sea has a shrine so far inland. Well, Ryujin isn’t just any deity. He holds sway over the rains, the very lifeblood of the land. The farmers, especially, hold Ryujin Sogosha in high regard. They believe his blessings ensure a bountiful harvest. This belief speaks volumes about the deep-seated respect the Japanese people have for the natural world. They recognize the interconnectedness of all things, how the sea and the land are bound together by the rain.
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