Congratulations on your wedding. Japan's original country name "NIPPON”(Japan) means "the land under the sun" , but another name is "YAMATO(WA)” , meaning “Peacefully Harmony among People and Nature”. So Japan's name means “the Land under the Sun” and” the Land of "Great Harmony of People and Nature,” The history of Japan is very old, about 2,000 years since the Emperor's reign, but humans began to live in villages and communities in this island nation about 14,000 years ago, during “the JOMON pottery” culture. (That's 30,000 years ago, if you count the Neolithic period.) Surrounded on all sides by the sea and geographically isolated from the Eurasian continent in the Pacific Ocean, this island nation has a warm and humid climate and is blessed with abundant underground clear water resources, diverse vegetation, and fishery resources. For this reason, people have lived here for tens of thousands of years, enjoying nature and living in peace with it. However, while the natural environment of this island nation is rich, it is also harsh, with both light and dark sides. Since ancient times, the people of this land have lived in peace by respecting human harmony and working together as a group, and have shared and enjoyed the blessings of nature by overcoming many harsh and severe natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and typhoons by sharing wisdom and working together as a group. This is because this island nation has a harsh natural environment that cannot be overcome by the power of one individual. The ancient Japanese name of the country, "YAMATO(DAI-WA)" or "WA" (great harmony among People and Nature)、 represents the desire and reality of people trying to survive in the unique natural environment of an island nation, which is different from the dry and stable land of the Eurasian continent. And it is in this ancient Japanese country name that the essence of Japanese culture and the source and secret of the emergence of a unique Japanese culture different from the cultures of other Asian countries on the continent are hidden.
Thank you for sharing the insightful history and meaning behind Japan's original names, "NIPPON" and "YAMATO(WA)." It's fascinating to learn about the deep connection between the country's name and its rich cultural heritage, shaped by thousands of years of harmonious living with nature.
Experiencing a Japanese wedding ceremony was truly incredible and spiritually overwhelming. The deep-rooted traditions, symbolic rituals, and the palpable sense of harmony during the ceremony created a profound connection to the rich cultural tapestry of Japan. Grateful to have been a part of such a meaningful celebration.
Massive THANK YOU TO. Tsubaki Grand Shrine
We are so blessed to have each other. Thank you for making me the happiest person in the world.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony. It was a truly unforgettable experience.
Wow! Omedeto 🎉
Arigatō 🫶⭐️
Thank you to everyone who made our Japanese wedding ceremony so special. We are so grateful for your love and support.
Congratulations on your wedding.
Japan's original country name "NIPPON”(Japan) means "the land under the sun" , but another name is "YAMATO(WA)” , meaning “Peacefully Harmony among People and Nature”.
So Japan's name means “the Land under the Sun” and” the Land of "Great Harmony of People and Nature,”
The history of Japan is very old, about 2,000 years since the Emperor's reign, but humans began to live in villages and communities in this island nation about 14,000 years ago, during “the JOMON pottery” culture.
(That's 30,000 years ago, if you count the Neolithic period.)
Surrounded on all sides by the sea and geographically isolated from the Eurasian continent in the Pacific Ocean, this island nation has a warm and humid climate and is blessed with abundant underground clear water resources, diverse vegetation, and fishery resources.
For this reason, people have lived here for tens of thousands of years, enjoying nature and living in peace with it.
However, while the natural environment of this island nation is rich, it is also harsh, with both light and dark sides.
Since ancient times, the people of this land have lived in peace by respecting human harmony and working together as a group, and have shared and enjoyed the blessings of nature by overcoming many harsh and severe natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and typhoons by sharing wisdom and working together as a group.
This is because this island nation has a harsh natural environment that cannot be overcome by the power of one individual.
The ancient Japanese name of the country, "YAMATO(DAI-WA)" or "WA" (great harmony among People and Nature)、 represents the desire and reality of people trying to survive in the unique natural environment of an island nation, which is different from the dry and stable land of the Eurasian continent.
And it is in this ancient Japanese country name that the essence of Japanese culture and the source and secret of the emergence of a unique Japanese culture different from the cultures of other Asian countries on the continent are hidden.
Thank you for sharing the insightful history and meaning behind Japan's original names, "NIPPON" and "YAMATO(WA)." It's fascinating to learn about the deep connection between the country's name and its rich cultural heritage, shaped by thousands of years of harmonious living with nature.
Experiencing a Japanese wedding ceremony was truly incredible and spiritually overwhelming. The deep-rooted traditions, symbolic rituals, and the palpable sense of harmony during the ceremony created a profound connection to the rich cultural tapestry of Japan. Grateful to have been a part of such a meaningful celebration.
末永くお幸せに❤
That's so sweet of you to say! We're sending happy wishes your way too.