*The "Kitakyushu" in "Dazaifu in Kitakyushu" means "Northern Kyushu"! Sorry if it's confusing!
*"Kikurihime-no-kami" can also be read as "Kikurihime-no-kami," but "Kukurihime-no-kami" is probably more common!
*24:10 Hiigawa → Hiigawa!
*27:15 Tamba Province (Kyoto Prefecture) → Tamba Province (Kyoto Prefecture to Hyogo Prefecture)

Click here for the second video, introducing 15 more systems, including Munakata, Kifune, and Ebisu.
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0:00 "Hachiman Shrine" and "Inari Shrine"... There are different types of shrines!
1:15 "Hachiman Shrine," the most numerous in Japan. In fact, it enshrines the mysterious "Emperor Who Became a God"!
4:53 "Ise Faith" begins with "Ise Grand Shrine." It's a highly sacred shrine dedicated to the supreme deity, Amaterasu!
8:54 Tenjin Shrine, famous for academic success. A rare genius who became a vengeful spirit is enshrined here!
11:59 Inari Shrine, characterized by its foxes. It offers a wide range of benefits, including agriculture, commerce, and industry!
14:10 Kumano Shrine, a syncretic Shinto-Buddhist shrine. A sacred place where numerous gods and Buddhas are enshrined!
16:50 Suwa Shrine, dedicated to Japan's war god. A must-visit before a competition!
19:24 Yasaka Shrine, dedicated to the Susanoo family. It also enshrines the most powerful plague god!?
22:02 Hikawa Shrine, located in the Kanto region, enshrines Susanoo. Is this Susanoo the one who controls water?!
24:27 Hakusan Shrine, originating from one of Japan's most sacred mountains, is dedicated to the god who mediated a marital dispute!
26:32 Hiyoshi Shrine, dedicated to the god of Mount Hiei. It became a star overnight thanks to the growing popularity of esoteric Buddhism!
28:23 Kasuga Shrine, dedicated to four gods. Its head temple expanded its influence alongside the Fujiwara clan!
30:54 Atago Shrine, dedicated to the god of fire prevention. But it originally housed an aggressive Jizo statue!?
33:08 Kashima Shrine, dedicated to Japan's most powerful thunder god. If you're looking for victory, head here!
34:49 Kotohira Shrine, dedicated to safe voyages. Was it originally a militant crocodile god?
36:52 Sumiyoshi Shrine, dedicated to the god of the sea. This god of navigation supported a powerful empress!
39:07 Asama Shrine, dedicated to Japan's most sacred mountain. A beautiful goddess who extinguishes fire is enshrined here!
41:27 "Jingu," "miya," "taisha," "jinja"... If you even know the "titles" of shrines, you'll be a shrine master!
43:50 Learn about the deities enshrined and their history, then visit a shrine!

[References]
Shimada Hiromi, "Why are Hachiman Shrines the Most Common in Japan? [The 11 Most Powerful Shrines] The Belief Systems of Hachiman, Tenjin, Inari, Ise, Izumo, Kasuga, Kumano, Gion, Suwa, Hakusan, and Sumiyoshi," Gentosha
Kuihito Ise, "Hachiman and the Syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism," Kodansha Gendaishinsho
Tobe Tamio, "A Book to Understand Japanese Gods," PHP Bunko
Yura Yayoi, "The More You Read, the More Interesting the 75 Shrines and Gods in the Kojiki," Osama Bunko
Saito Hideki, "The Gods of Onmyodo," Hozokan Bunko
Saito Hideki, "The Raging Susanoo, Seven Transformations," Yoshikawa Kobunkan
Matsuma Ken, "Japanese Gods" "The Encyclopedia of Japanese Religions," Kodansha Academic Library
"Encyclopedia of Japanese Religions," by Shigeyoshi Murakami, Kodansha Academic Library
"A Book to Understand the Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism," by Zenkyo Shimoizumi, Daihorinkaku

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