奥出雲｜金屋子神社とたたら製鉄の記憶──もののけ姫の舞台裏を辿る静かな旅

Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture—Following the landscapes of mountains and valleys said to have shaped the world of the film *Princess Mononoke*, we quietly contemplate the history of "tatara ironmaking," deeply rooted in this region, and the Kanayago Shrine, its guardian deity. The gentle mountain ranges of Okuizumo, the valleys shrouded in mist, the clear flow of the rivers. Walking through the scenery said to have influenced the film's background art, we explore the cultural and historical background that could be called "behind the scenes of Princess Mononoke." Kanayago Shrine is a place where people involved in ironmaking have offered prayers since ancient times, and within its grounds, a "kera," a symbol of tatara ironmaking, sits quietly. Here, the memories of the people who risked their skills and lives to create iron still breathe. In this video, through the nature, faith, and story of tatara ironmaking in Okuizumo, we hope you will feel the philosophy and worldview that underlies *Princess Mononoke*, along with the atmosphere of the region. Please view this not as a tourist guide, but as a quiet record tracing the memories of the land.