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The Japanese Crown Jewels
Recently someone asked me a simple question. He asked do you know anything of the crown jewels of the Japanese dynasty. It was then that I realized that all of us know a lot about the British crown jewels but very little about the Japanese royal jewels. The Japanese royal family and the British Royal family are the two oldest dynasties in the world. However there is subtle difference between the two. The Japanese believe that their dynasty has the divine right to rule and has temporal powers. This belief has led to a tremendous hold of the Japanese Royal family -in particular the emperor over the Japanese people. Keeping this sentiment in mind General Macarthur the US pacific commander did not depose the Emperor at the end of the war after the defeat of Japan.
The crown jewels of Japan have a very ancient past. They are referred to as Yasakani and their origin can be traced to the beginning of Japanese history. They confer on the Emperor the right to rule. When the emperor is crowned he is handed over the 3 treasures called Sanshu no Jingi. These consist of 3 items namely a) A sword, Kusanagi. (or possibly a replica of the original) b) the jewel or necklace of jewels, Yasakani no magatama and c) the mirror Yata no kagami
These 3 items are supposed to have a divine origin and represent the three primary qualities that are required by an emperor to rule. They have their origin in Buddhist philosophy which is the dominant force in Japan. The crown jewels represent certain primary qualities that are an essential part of an emperor's philosophy. For example the sword represents valor, The mirror signifies wisdom and lastly the jewel represents benevolence.
Unlike in the United Kingdom where a the crowning ceremony is a gala event that is covered live and in full public gaze the Japanese ceremony is on the other hand a private affair and the public has little part in it. Kyoto is the place where the crowning ceremony is held and is a secluded affair. The various items of regalia of the Japanese Royal family are dispersed and not kept at one place. The Imperial Throne is kept at the Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto.The sword is located at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, the mirror is located in the Grand Shrine of Ise in Mie prefecture, and the jewel is located at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Since 690, the Emperor when he has to be crowned as emperor of the Japanese empire is presented these items of regalia by the priests at the shrine. This is the main part of the imperial enthronement ceremony. This ceremony is not public, and as such no known photographs or drawings are available of the Japanese Crown Jewels.
Japanese people have a lot of affection for their emperor who is supposed to have divine benediction. But an insight into the Japanese crown jewels is an exciting exercise.
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