Kyoto, the city where the dragon god resides / The dragon (dragon god worship) in Japan

[The city of Kyoto, where the dragon god resides]

~Kyoto, the 1,000-year-old city where the dragon god resides~

In Kyoto, where the atelier (art studio) where the One Stroke Dragon is drawn is located, the dragon is a legendary creature that has been passed down in Japan for over 1,000 years, and it is believed that it has the power to protect the city from disaster by receiving the prayers of the people. Since ancient times, Kyoto has been said to be home to the power of dragon gods that dwell in dragon holes and dragon veins, and there are many shrines and temples associated with dragons, and since ancient times, there has been a lot of activity in terms of visiting these dragon gods.

[The Dragon (Dragon God Belief) in Japan]

The Japanese archipelago is said to resemble a dragon, and since ancient times Japan has been considered a mysterious country where dragons dwell. There is a theory that the origin of the character “dragon” is the representation of the divine form of a long body covered in scales undulating. In Japan, dragons are revered as messengers of the gods or as the gods themselves, possessing superior intellect and powerful power. There are also many shrines, temples and holy sites associated with dragons, where the dragon god is worshipped and where paintings such as cloud dragons and one-stroke dragons are kept. Since ancient times, the dragon god has been worshipped and revered as a symbol of prosperity and protection.

[Various theories and examples of the benefits and blessings of dragons in mythology, history, legend, and folklore]

◆The dragon is a symbol of fertile land, imperial power, and creativity, and is the guardian of hidden treasures (wisdom, happiness, and longevity)
◆Since ancient times, the dragon has been a powerful, flying spirit beast that symbolizes “rising luck” and “vitality”
◆Since ancient times, the dragon has been a symbol of longevity and prosperity, and its long life and graceful movements remind people of a happy life, and anything that has the appearance or image of a dragon will bring good luck and success
◆In ancient legends, the dragon is a symbol of the fulfillment of great wishes and success, and anything that has the dragon as its symbol will open the way to the fulfillment of wishes and success
◆A rising dragon means rising, and a descending dragon brings happiness The treasure ball held in the hand of the Kyoto God Dragon Blessing is said to make various wishes come true
●Increase in financial fortune: The Dragon God is said to protect treasures, and it is believed that he brings good fortune and prosperity to business, company fortunes, and development
●Increase in luck and improvement of fortune: The strength and mysterious power of the Dragon God is said to increase luck and give the power to overcome difficulties. The belief in the Dragon God is said to bring spiritual stability The energy of the dragon god gives believers peace of mind and composure, and helps them to maintain their spiritual calm even in confusing or difficult situations.
●Health and longevity: The dragon god is also seen as a symbol of life force, and is a focus of worship when praying for good health and longevity.
●Matchmaking and family safety: The dragon god also bestows blessings on those who pray for the safety of their family, marital harmony and good fortune.
●Blessings of water: Ryujin-sama is the god of water, and it is believed that he has the power to quell droughts and floods. For this reason, Ryujin-sama is often worshipped in agriculture, fishing, and rain-making ceremonies In addition, deepening our connection with nature through the worship of Ryujin-sama can foster feelings of gratitude towards the natural environment

[The dragon and the soul of Japan]

It is said that the thunder and lightning that accompany the descent of the dragon bring the rain that is a blessing for the rice, and that the electricity from the heavens has the effect of quickly reducing and purifying the oxidation in the air.
The stronger form of thunder is called “lightning”, and this is also written as “wife of rice”, and since ancient times it has been thought of as something that is indispensable and irreplaceable for rice.
Rice is said to receive energy from the heavens. In fact, it is said that a good harvest is produced when there is a lot of thunder in summer, and this phenomenon is thought to be the reason for this. It is the dragon that brings this important thunder and lightning, and it is said that it comes from beyond time and space. This is why lightning and water droplets are often drawn in the One Stroke Dragon paintings of Kyoto One Stroke Dragon Painter Keisuke Teshima.
The character for “wa” (和), which represents Japan, is made up of the “rice” radical and the “mouth” radical, and it represents a people who eat rice. The color of the rice ears is also the color of the golden country of Zipang. The color of the skin of the yellow race is also said to be the color of rice. Rice is the soul of the Japanese, it is our DNA, it is our life. For this reason, the dragon that nurtures rice, which is also the root of the Japanese people, has existed as a precious and important talisman in the hearts of many people since ancient times as the dragon god.