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Sumo and Hemp
Traditional Japanese sumo wrestling has its roots in early agricultural rites and today is rich with Shinto symbolism. A yokozuna grand...

Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Hemp in Ritual Contexts
Hemp also forms a part of ritual practice apart from Shinto shrines in public festivals and home worship. A single strand of hemp rope...

Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Hemp and Shinto
Traditionally hemp bast strips were twisted into shinto ceremonial ropes including the shimenawa rope often stretched across the iconic...

Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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