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Originally Posted by astrangerhere
Mockett's book, which I mentioned further up in the thread is ALL about how the various religious workers and participants dealt with the loss. Japan's culture is so intertwined with Buddhism and Shinto (Japan's iconic Torii gates are Shinto) that it was not at all unrealistic. It is still very, very common for new homes to be blessed by priests and to see paper wards hanging in homes both new and old.
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Thanks for the info on Japanese culture. I thought the discussion about the culture of ancestors was very interesting, especially how the loss of homes and shrines in addition to the loss of children left people feeling disconnected from both the past and the future. I was surprised by the sections about the ghosts and exorcisms. Also I did not expect so many parents to consult mediums looking for a connection to the children. I did not expect that such a reaction would have been accepted in the culture.