Hinomaru - The Sacred Sun
Reverence for the sun as the supreme source of life and symbol of Amaterasu.
The sun holds supreme importance in Shinto as the domain of Amaterasu Omikami. Sunrise prayers, sun-viewing festivals, and the national symbol all express gratitude for the sun's life-giving light. The sun represents truth, purity, and divine blessing.
With each sunrise, Amaterasu renews her blessing upon the world.
Sun veneration is central to Shinto and Japanese national identity.
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