nonetheless; nevertheless
clearly miraculous; remarkably miraculous; striking
pilgrimage to the three main Kumano shrines
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)
temple which issues amulets
Japan Football Association
Yatagarasu (mythical raven who aided Emperor Jimmu on his eastern expedition); three-legged crow inhabiting the sun in Chinese mythology
messenger of god; divine messenger
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
three legs (two legs and a cane)
type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
indelible scene of one's childhood; earliest remembered scene
mountain villages and neighbouring agricultural, forest, etc. areas
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
population ageing (aging)
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
primeval; primordial; primitive; pristine
secondary forest; second-growth forest
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
migratory bird; bird of passage
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation
continuous; sustained; sustainable; durable; persistent
environmentally damaging (indiscriminate) development
(for) household use; home use; domestic use
residence; housing; residential building