Meoto Iwa - The Wedded Rocks
This couple of rocks are a very famous sightseeing spot. They're located next to Ise, the village with the most sacred shrines, not very far from Nara.
They represent a wedded couple: the husband is the big rock and the wife is the small one. Both are tied by a sacred shinto rope, used to mark holy places and objects, and topped by a tiny torii (gate).
Although this is a very beautiful spot, I don't like the idea of the man being more important than the woman, a belief that comes from ancient times and is still present in modern Japan.
They represent a wedded couple: the husband is the big rock and the wife is the small one. Both are tied by a sacred shinto rope, used to mark holy places and objects, and topped by a tiny torii (gate).
Although this is a very beautiful spot, I don't like the idea of the man being more important than the woman, a belief that comes from ancient times and is still present in modern Japan.
posted by Juane at Friday, June 16, 2006
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