![]() ![]() Called Izanagi ( Izanagi no Mikoto or ‘he who invites’) and Izanami ( Izanami no Mikoto or ‘she who invites’), the duo of brother and sister are perceived as the divine beings who brought order to the sea of the chaos below heaven by creating the first landmass – in the form of the island of Onogoro. Like most creation myths, the Shinto Japanese myth also consists of the primordial gods. Painting by Eitaku Kobayashi (Meiji period). To that end, most of the mythical narratives of the Japanese gods and goddesses are derived from the codified books Kojiki (circa 708-714 AD), Nihon Shoki (circa 720 AD), and the 9th-century Kogoshui (that compiled the oral folklores that were missing from the earlier two codified documents). In terms of history, the first of these mythologies were documented in written forms by the early 8th century – thus serving as a standardized (or at least generalized) template of the Shinto pantheon for most of Japan. In essence, Shinto, without any proclaimed founder or prescribed tenets, can be perceived as the evolution of local animalistic beliefs of Yayoi culture (300 BC – 300 AD) that were further influenced by both Buddhism and even Hinduism throughout the course of centuries.Īnd given the nature of these localized folklores (intermixed with the myths of venerated entities of Buddhism and Hinduism), the Japanese gods and goddesses are deities mostly based on the kami – the mythical spirits and supernatural beings of the land. And interestingly enough, much like Hinduism, Shinto, or kami-no-michi (‘the Way of the Gods’) is a polytheistic mode of religion that results from the highly pluralistic culture of Japan throughout history. I hope you have as much fun trying these different alcohols as I’ve had – but please drink responsibly.When we talk about the Japanese gods and goddesses, we must understand that much of the mythology and pantheon is derived from the traditional folklores of the Shinto – one of the major religions of Japan. You may have just found your next fun drink to try! Which one do you want to try the most? What type of alcohol sounds the most appealing? Please let us know – we’d love to hear what you think!ĭon’t forget to share this article with your drinking buddies. So here’s to drinking like the Japanese, whatever your drink of choice might be… kanpai (cheers)!ĭo you like to drink nihonshu (sake) with your friends? Or are you more of an Asahi Super Dry kind of guy (or gal)? Do you go to town with shochu, or would you rather sip a nice, gentle chuhai? Let us know in the comments.Īlso, let us know if you’ve never tried a Japanese drink before. It’s a stark contrast to the quiet, rule-bound, and more reserved way the Japanese go about their days (in public). The Japanese izakaya culture is a high-spirited, boisterous affair. Whether you like beer, whiskey, sake, or a fruity, bubbly chuhai, you have a wide variety of drinks to choose from. You won’t find much social stigma around drinking and being drunk. The bars close at sun up, and vending machines sell beer and sake. Like other types of shochu, awamori has a very low calorie-content… and people claim it doesn’t cause hangovers – again, not a scientific fact! The black koji gives the drink a unique and appealing flavor that sets it apart from other shochu. You can usually find it wherever you find Okinawan song and dance.īlack koji gets used in making awamori. It’s the drink of choice for every social gathering in Okinawa. If you have ever seen bottles of alcohol in Okinawa with snakes in them, that is called “Habushu,” literally “snake alcohol.” This snake alcohol uses awamori as it’s base liqueur. ![]() It’s one of the oldest distilled spirits in Japan.Īwamori is famous for having an incredibly high alcohol content… typically in the range of 30-50%! This strong and unique alcohol comes from Okinawa.Īwamori is a type of shochu made from long-grain rice. This is one drink you can honestly say you drink for your health! The drink keeps them warm on cold nights – especially on New Year’s Eve.Īmazake gives you lots of healthy nutrients like vitamin B, folic acid, dietary fiber, and glutamine. Many kids love the non-alcoholic amazake. It’s made by dissolving the lees in hot water, after which the sugar gets added. One made with rice koji and non-alcoholic.Īmazakemade with sake lees is still very low in alcohol content.One made with sake lees and contains alcohol.The creamy, sweet drink comes in two distinct types: You’ll find it sold at stalls in temples all across Japan. ![]()
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