全国29ヶ所の「神話由来の地名」をガチ解説｜日本ってやっぱり神話大国なんだな…！

This time, we've compiled a list of place names from all over Japan that have their origins in mythology! Isn't it amazing that Yamato Takeru has left his name in so many places? On this channel, a fantasy-loving otaku will explain the original myths and legends. Please subscribe and leave a comment! ▼Shinryu's Secret Mythology Note https://note.com/shinryu_note ▼First Book: "A Divine Book of Myth and Religion Deconstruction: A Complete Explanation of the Origins of Fantasy" (Standard Edition/Kindle Edition) https://amzn.to/48n23YL ▼Support Membership Here    / @shinryu_myth   ▼X (Twitter)   / shinryu_myth   ▼Sub-Channel: "Shinryu's Game Room"    / @shinryu_gameroom   0:00 Japan's Many "Place Names Originating from Mythology" Are So Interesting! 0:56 Myths Abound in Famous Tourist Spots | Mythology Lives in Japan's Famous Places! 1:25 ① "Amanohashidate," one of Japan's Three Views. Its name comes from "the ladder erected by the gods"! 2:45 ② Takachiho, the land where the heavenly grandson descended to earth. Amaterasu's grandson piles rice ears high! 4:10 ③ Senjogahara and Shobugahama. Mythical battlefields where gods fought. 5:50 ④ Nikko, with deep ties to Buddhism. Its name comes from the sacred mountain where Kannon Bodhisattva resides! 7:02 ⑤ Toba, where Amaterasu's son descended to earth. The place name comes from their ship! 8:31 ⑥ Utsunomiya, the center of Tochigi. Is its origin from "Ichinomiya"? 9:56 ⑦ Chichibu, Saitama's inner sanctum. Place names are named after pioneers! 11:10 ⑧ Kamuikotan, the village where gods live. The "battlefield" between an Ainu demon and a hero! 12:39 ⑨ Kamikochi, where the gods descended. Its name means sacred "divine precincts"! 13:34 Even prefectures have myths | Gods, heroes, demons...many legends reside in each prefecture! 14:06 ⑩ Iwate, home to the legend of the handprint. The prefecture's name comes from a demon's sign of remorse! 15:31 ⑪ Tochigi, where many theories abound. Is it a self-deprecating joke about an ancient prince? 16:47 ⑫ Ibaraki, derived from a heroic tale. The "Ibaraki Castle" strategy that defeated a rebel! 17:55 ⑬ Saitama, derived from Shinto. The prefecture's name reflects the gentle side of the gods. 18:56 ⑭ Ehime, meaning beautiful princess. Its origins date back to the creation of the nation! 20:04 ⑮ "Mie" originates from the legend of Yamato Takeru. The exhausted hero's murmur... 21:27 ⑯ Surprisingly, there are many theories about "Kanagawa." It actually has no connection to the myth!? 22:43 The Adventures of Yamato Takeru, King of Place Names | Heroic legends are engraved all over the country! 23:31 ⑰ Tragic Cape "Hashirimizu." Yamato Takeru's beloved wife jumped into the sea for him... 25:08 ⑱ "Kisarazu," where he arrived after the tragedy. Yamato Takeru, longing for his deceased wife, "never left." 26:07 ⑲ The super straightforward "Iikaoka." The "smell of rice" that even Yamato Takeru admired. 26:44 ⑳ "Funabashi" and "Umijin," where mirrors are enshrined. Is stealing money a good thing for a hero?! 27:50 ㉑ "Matsudo," a meeting place for heroes. Just gathering there, Yamato Takeru becomes a place name! 28:37 ㉒ "Kokunodai," derived from the stork. The "guiding bird" that helped Yamato Takeru! 29:42 ㉓ "Azuma," meaning eastern provinces. The hero looks east and thinks of his wife. 31:20 ㉔ "Kusanagi" and "Yaizu," sites of fierce battle. The hero cuts down and burns grass to get out of a pinch! 32:50 ㉕ "Uchizu Town," where a comrade lamented his death. A town inscribed with words of sadness. 33:55 ㉖ "Habikino," the hero's final resting place. Yamato Takeru turns into a swan and flies off into the heavens. 35:15 Myths also exist in old province names | Myths live on in old place names! 36:01 22. "Ise," one of Japan's most sacred places. Its origins lie in a hidden local god!? 37:35 23. "Izumo," the land of the gods. Its origins lie in the beautiful scenery of "Yakumo"! 39:27 24. "Awa" in Tokushima and "Awa" in Chiba. These two far-flung places actually share the same etymology! 40:59 Ancient myths live on in familiar place names! [References] Nakamura Hironobu, Translated and Annotated, "New Edition of the Kojiki with Modern Japanese Translation," Kadokawa Sophia Bunko Ujiya Takeshi, Translated, "Nihon Shoki (Vol. 1) Complete Modern Japanese Translation - Two Volumes," Kodansha Academic Library Saito Hideki, "The Raging Susanoo, His Seven Transformations: The World of Medieval Mythology," Yoshikawa Kobunkan Shimazaki Susumu, "Understanding the Mysteries of Place Names in the Kojiki: 148 Place Names Associated with Mythology," Koseido Shinsho Yoshida Kanehiko and Itoi Michihiro (eds.), "For Students of Japanese Place Names," Sekai Shisosha City, Town, and Village Websites [Research Staff] Navigator: Shinryu Director: Director Aro Planning: Director Aro Production Director: Sergeant Manuscript Writer: Kizuki, Himeru Sora Manuscript Editing: Sergeant, Himeru Sora V...