{"product_id":"shimenawa-aiji-hayashi-9798298354073","title":"Shimenawa: Japan's Sacred Boundary Between Worlds","description":"\u003cb\u003eShimenawa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan's Sacred Boundary Between Worlds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the gates of Shinto shrines to the trunks of ancient sacred trees, the twisted straw rope known as \u003ci\u003eshimenawa\u003c\/i\u003e quietly marks the threshold between the human world and the realm of the divine. \u003ci\u003eShimenawa: Japan's Sacred Boundary Between Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a rich journey through the history, symbolism, and living tradition of this powerful spiritual emblem.\u003cbr\u003eBlending mythology, cultural anthropology, and hands-on craft, this book explores shimenawa's role in Japan's sacred spaces, seasonal rituals, and daily life from its legendary origins in the myth of Amaterasu to its presence in modern art and global cultural exchange. You'll discover the meaning behind its form, learn how it is made with devotion and precision, and uncover the timeless spiritual lessons it holds about purity, respect for nature, and mindful living.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a cultural enthusiast, a craftsperson, or a seeker of deeper meaning, this beautifully detailed guide will open your eyes to one of Japan's most profound yet understated traditions-an enduring symbol of connection between worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aiji Hayashi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298354073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Aiji Hayashi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931094270207,"sku":"9798298354073","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_228a0c69-ac23-457b-95c0-623a613c7234.jpg?v=1766346407","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shimenawa-aiji-hayashi-9798298354073","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}