9 thoughts on “THE WORLD IS DANCING – Episode 06 [English Sub]

  1. 8:00 Amenohiboko-no-Mikoto is a legendary prince from the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla who moved to Japan, featuring as both a cultural folk figure and a divine spirit (kami) in early texts like the [Kojiki and Nihon Shoki]

    Myth and Origin

    Prince from Silla: He crossed the sea to Japan during the reign of Emperor Suinin.

    Divine Birth Alternative: In one creation myth variant from the Kojiki, an alternate form of him is born from the jewel strings of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

    Sacred Treasures: He is said to have brought several sacred ritual items and jewels with him to Japan.

    Legacy and Worship

    Tajima Region: He settled in the Tajima province (modern-day Hyōgo Prefecture) and is credited in local lore with shaping its land and geography.

    Izushi Shrine: He is enshrined as a main deity at the historic Izushi Shrine in Hyōgo.

    Guardian Kami: People pray to him for safe sea travel, fishing success, and local protection

  2. 8:19 Hannyatou is a Japanese-style cocktail and sake bar located in Seattle, Washington, and a traditional Zen Buddhist slang term meaning "hot wisdom" used to describe sake. The Seattle establishment sits at 1060 North 39th Street, serving as an intimate sister bar adjacent to the restaurant Kamonegi.

    Bar Details & Culture
    Location: 1060 North 39th Street, Seattle, WA (adjacent to Kamonegi).
    Offerings: Curated Japanese sakes, shochu, inventive cocktails, and small bites like Katsu Sando and Oden.
    Buddhist Terminology: Historically used by Zen monks as a playful secret word for sake, combining hannya (prajna/wisdom) and to (hot water/soup).

  3. Wait wait.. So this is in 1374. Nigewaka is in 1333-1335. Seems like Tokiyuki Hojo lost the long game, as Ashikaga clan still in power 4 decades later.
    Got so many questions

    Up until last showdown ep: Oni has been away from Kanze troupe (Kanami/Oni's dad), as shogun's retainers, for 2 years.
    Though what he did are menial works, reading books from his peeping tom fan, and walking the white dog. Is he performing off screen? 🤔

    Kogane has been with Shinza troupe (?), then Dengaku troupe (Zojiro), then living in slum with southerner refugees.
    Was he a young samurai before? He looks educated & kinda rich. Is his family wiped out?

    Seems like Oni portrayal as clueless, lazy-naughty, prone to problem boy is necessary plot device.
    BUT if he won showdown remedial magically (like his dad suddenly deemed Oni good enough to join the shogun), I might drop this 😑

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *