The Rediscovery of "Sacred Space" in Contemporary Japan : Intrinsic Quality or Discursive Strategy?

Key Points

• To explore the concept of 'sacred space' in contemporary Japan and its cultural implications.
• Analyzed cultural practices related to sacred spaces
• Considered discursive strategies in Japanese Studies
• Engaged with comparative insights from Nordic perspectives
• Identified significant shifts in the understanding of sacred spaces
• Revealed cultural reinterpretations of sacredness in Japan
• Showed connections between local practices and broader discursive frameworks