Cleansing Our House of Spirits | Shinto Ceremony

[@rihopytsep]

Oh wow, didn't know carpenters and architects also took part in the ceremony, that's pretty cool.

[@vencent8329]

Riho Pütsep move in the house must be have some religion pray depend on where you live

[@cynthiam4089]

Oh yes, they need to be safe too. My son only explained some of ceremonies and rituals you go through for a new home or renevation.

if there's drinking involved the Japanese are on it.

[@susantuna3434]

yeah cause this is also for their protection while they work on the house and cause there is some sake and stuff after ceremony

[@sanjivanivarape3505]

What is this

[@yondaimehokage2281]

I feel like whether you believe ghosts/spirits exists or not, it is respectful to the original owner of the house and the people who lived there before to perform a ritual like this. Good job!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you, yes, that's exactly how I felt about it. We should have done it sooner.

[@yondaimehokage2281]

@Peter Lee what?

[@inspire734]

I will tell you guys something and the disbelievers. I live in Texas USA and got my childhood home at an auction for $1,234. tax sale. I do hypnosis and remove spirits from people places and things. We are able to connect to the Higher Self Beings who monitor us for God. They know everything we do down here. They tell me where the spirits are and what kind they are. I had my sister Dee under. We found out the dark spirit of a Native American Navajo, White Cloud was in the house. My sister and I along with White Cloud and another spirit Two Hands, we were all in the same tribe in a past life. There were 3 other spirits as well. I knew of one who sold the house to my father. Phebe and her husband. They took up residence there when they left their bodies. Two Hands took up residence in my thyroid and it killed my thyroid. He was in there since I was a child. White Cloud's spirit had taken up residence inside a crawl space in my bedroom upstairs. I always felt uneasy around that place, now I know why. The HS told me to be careful of dark things in corners in the house and I thought they ment spiders and they said no, a dark spirit. I had a plastic bag picking up stuff left behind from the previous owners in the other side of the house crawl space. The bag disappeared. I found it hours later covering the intake air supply of my new generator outside. IF I hadn't found that it would have destroyed the generator, no air could get through it. I know it was White Cloud doing it. See spirits people will cause havoc with anyone they choose. Our home growing up was not a happy one. I had an older adopted brother, we are all adopted, Rusty. He was sister Dee's real bio brother. She is the one under hypnosis. He use to molest me, Dee and their other sister Marlene and my bio brother Orville. I today feel it was probably White Cloud who entered Rusty and took him over. 70% of the population has some type of spirit inside them other than their own. I pull them out of people all the time. I have the video of that session with Dee on my channel if anyone would like to watch it. Healing with Jeanette-Sister Dee 001 AAM

[@yondaimehokage2281]

@@inspire734 Texas. Of course.

[@SonnyDarvish]

Thanks. Good to know!

[@alexander5207]

If anything i'm sure your neighbors appreciated it. Good relations with your neighbors is worth it even if you don't believe your self.

[@TokyoLlama]

Agree with you, I'm happy to do things like this.

[@super117knight]

Japanese mostly dont believe in it too, they often do it just out of respect to the culture

[@lorrilewis2178]

It sets an intention.

[@super117knight]

@steve gale c

[@spacewolfcub]

@@maiy8786 Really? Hm... Interesting.

[@andrewjones-productions]

I think you were very wise to have this ceremony done. Especially so for those that will work on the house and for the Japanese side of the family. It also serves as an 'official' detachment with the past of the house and adds to the feeling that this house and land is now yours. I say that, even though I don't follow the Shinto religion, but having lived in Japan for the past 28 years, it often surprises me how much of the superstitions etc also affect me. They especially affect you when times are tough and you start wondering as to whether you should have done this or that at a particular juncture in time.

[@TokyoLlama]

Better than I could have said it. Thanks.

[@coleball6001]

Sandra Lieb How are they fake priests?

[@Dlwr47]

Sandra Lieb your experiences with those ‘fake priests’ don’t account for all priests. Take your negativity elsewhere. If you believe religion is false why bother clicking on this video? Obviously you have a lot of pent up anger and unhappiness with yourself that you need to deal with.

[@Dlwr47]

Sandra Lieb you asked me and every other person on here to read it the moment you commented it lmao. It’s a public platform. Check yourself.

[@StephenMortimer]

@@danielboomers Lieb you are one of the reasons that just good folks VOTE FOR TRUMP . !! to send your silly ass a message .. GET OFF THE PLANET !!

[@Cabral_del_Norte]

This is educational to watch a Shinto cleansing ritual

[@harambeexpress]

Wow, you were able to get the carpenters and the architect to participate. Super respectful.

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, they were quite keen to do the oharae. Older folk in particular still feel strongly about doing this kind of thing.

[@tomo-saurus]

​@@TokyoLlama It's common practice to perform Shinto rituals when building new houses. It is a natural thing for Japanese carpenters and architects. So I can imagine how they think it's an important step for house renovations, especially when the houses are old and had been empty for awhile, and has special spiritual characteristics. I wish you a good luck on renovating this beautiful house.

[@IamNotMeButWhoAreYou]

I am sure your house hasn't looked so good in the last 15 years as it does now. it's almost as if it'd be new indoors! And I am really not joking this time. As such the spirit of the old owner should be really happy about it if he'd still be there and see the results of your efforts. I mean even his children didn't want to take over the responsibility of renovating that house and I know that as we grow older we get really attached to our belongings - so seeing that a stranger comes and brings life in the house again (and not just tearing it down and building a completely new house) would certainly make him satisfied. If you could talk to him now I am sure he would also thank you for taking over the place and turning it so beautiful again.

[@TokyoLlama]

I'd like to think so. The neighbours are happy we've come in and cleaned the place up, also bringing a bit of youth (not me, my kids). Agreed, it could have easily been the case of someone knocking the house down and building a cheap new home.

[@stasiaspade1169]

@@TokyoLlama So glad you saved it! It is really beautiful. That woodwork and beam! It is like temple!

[@jefftaylor4707]

You definitely did the right and honourable thing mate,good luck with your home.The house looked very sad in your first video and it didn't "look" friendly at all.Even through the medium of video it "feels" much better dare I say happier.Im sure your family will have a great life there now.

[@pauldavis9387]

I’m sure the neighbors liked the place being cleaned up as it increased the value of their homes as well.

[@AlexBlindness]

Watching this was oddly calming and soothing. The house is looking really nice. Good fortune with the renovations to come.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@tokyo_taxi7835]

How fascinating! What a privilege to have participated in such a ceremony.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, it was a great experience and I was also glad I didn’t make any major faux pas.

[@ironhell813]

If one was to need such a ceremony, where could one procure one in say, Okinawa?

[@mattsoca1]

I am visiting Japan on a long-term stay for about 15 months - it's the final bucket list item of things that I have wanted to accomplish. And I'm nearing the end of a 3 and 1/2 month stay in Kyoto. It has been a joy to walk the neighborhood where I have been living. One item I have especially noticed, has been the number of old homes being demolished, with new ones being quickly built in their place. On one such location, I noticed a two-story home being demolished with the typical scaffolding set-up and external typical tarp-like material attached to the outside (I understood it's done in Japan so as to prevent falling objects from harming people passing by, or damage to other non-related structures). The old building was quickly demolished, land completely cleared, then the scaffolding was removed. I happened to be walking by on a Saturday morning on my way to the gym, when I noticed chairs and what later turned out to be a small altar being arranged on the completely cleared property which I thought was rather curious. Returning from the gym, I caught a Shinto ceremony being performed with the attendants dressed in formal "business" attire (except of course, for the priest who was in Shinto garb). In the ensuing week, the base foundation work began, with restoration of the scaffolding and outer coverings following thereafter, but I also recognized that at least some of the workmen were present at the previously held Shinto ceremony. Less than 3 months after the demolition, a new two-story home has just been completed (even with all the rain, extreme heat, and the remnants of a typhoon in Kyoto). Likewise, the other new homes in the area are in various stages of near or full completion, with new kindred projects appearing here and there. The complete demolition and reconstruction process of the one home has been such an interesting visual experience. From the care taken throughout (such as hiring a suitably dressed elderly man to direct people and traffic safety when needed based on the demolition or construction work being performed), to the speed and apparently well-planned execution of the project itself. But the one thing that really stood out for me, was the respect afforded to the project itself, as well as those not directly involved (such as passing pedestrians, vehicles, etc.). Then again, this is Japan. It is a major reason why I keep revisiting this country time after time, always wanting to return, while feeling a nostalgic sadness upon leaving.

[@misacruzader]

I've been very moved by this video. Assimilating to Japanese culture is so important in making Japan your home. These traditions are about connection with the present and the past, and about respect for the culture and its history. What a beautiful way to ask to be welcomed to your new home.

[@beezb728]

Respect for the previous owners past, builds a path of love for this new family's future. Loved their tradition.

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

"I accidentally poured the priest a pretty big shot. Coincidentally or not, he was very friendly and we had a good chat afterwards." LOL 😂🤣 You may be in Japan, but glad to see you brought and kept your Australian sense of humor!

[@charlielu1747]

Jessica the good chat was because of the big shot? Haha

[@user-ts2ny8jg9d]

@epiphanyinnature he's australian, he said so himself

[@silverstorm1000]

And Australian drinking style haha This said, I do think Japanese folks like to drink as well. At least in my experience in Japanese bars (which I admit, is probably not a representative sample of Japanese people)

[@TokyoLlama]

@LairdDougal Could be that I lived in the UK for 11 years before coming to Japan - may have messed with my accent.

[@simonhadley8829]

This house must have been the talk of the town when it was built. It is absolutely gorgeous!

[@coffeepot3123]

"Accidentally poured the priest a pretty big shot" This is comedy gold!. All jokes aside this was interesting to watch, never seen the actual ritual that they perform.

[@MildredCady]

I was at a small Catholic wedding where most of the guests weren’t Christian, much less Catholic… which the priest didn’t know. So he set up the communion wine based on the total number of people there. He actually made two extra calls for people to come and take communion before giving up and drinking the rest of the wine himself. I figure there’s a similar requirement to have all drink set up in the sacred space to be drunk before the end of the ceremony.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

🍃I can assure you, that any ancestral spirits in the home, is quite proud of the love and respect you have given, to bring this home, it's restored beauty it deserves. Thank for sharing. Every culture has it's own way of cleansing and bringing in the humbleness and showing the utmost respect to it's past owners.🍃

[@claylover9845]

Such a stunning house. Can't wait to see how you finish it. Out of curiosity, the friends who felt "something" in the house, I wonder if they feel that way anymore....

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks for watching. Well, the carpenters were a little worried about being in the house by themselves before, but now don’t seem to mind, even when it gets a little dark in the late afternoon.

[@fishchibo5539]

The very first video I felt scared myself. Like a heavy dark energy. Sadness depression loneliness etc.

[@homa1189]

@@fishchibo5539 was it the music?

[@ninizambrano6504]

@@homa1189 I agree, the state of disarray the house was in spoke volumes for me. It spoke a great deal of depression, anyone Comfortable enough to let it deteriorate with garbage, and live in the midst of it was disillusioned with life. Im glad the ceremony was done, may the house return to The state of grand gesture as it stood when it was first built.

[@99PercentOffFreeHugs]

@@TokyoLlama That is so awesome of your family to participate in something that would make them feel at ease. Which believe it or not, and I don't think any of us but you and the locals can say what the locals respect or believe lol We aren't there. If it makes someone feel better while they work it's worth it. I wish that was a cultural thing people cared more about outside of Japan.

[@KnightsTempura]

u gave him the aussie amount

[@rolandaustria7926]

That was definitely mesmerizing. When we moved to Japan almost a decade ago, there was a demolition of an old house near our place. When the entire thing was just soil again, they built a small wooden shrine and did something like what the priest here did. A a couple months later, a new apartment was up.

[@moonrose4163]

The house is sooooooooo beautiful the owner Rest In Peace is happy that someone nice bought his house he happy u clean it and u pay respect to him

[@EraldoFilms]

Excellent my friend! A new fresh beginning for the house and the family's peace of mind. Whether we believe or not in ghosts is culturally necessary, in my opinion, to perform this ceremony. Not just for you and everyone working in the house, but also for the previous owner who deserves the respect. Congratulations!!! がんばってください

[@TokyoLlama]

Certainly agree with you there - believing in ghosts or spirits is besides the point. It was important to some friends and the carpenter, so it was important for us to do too. Glad we did it.

[@kimihikotsukagoshi8946]

First of all, you are so lucky! I studied architecture in Japan and you don't see this extravagant style in private residential homes anymore AT ALL!! Second, I am so glad you did the ceremony. I don't necessary believe in spirits or ghosts but the previous owner must have been very proud of the house, therefore must have been attached to it as well and everyone who cleaned up the house probably went thru a lot of emotions, like felt like you are invading into someone's space even tho you own it, cleaning out previous owner's personal items out of the house wondering about them etc. Doing this ceremony gives closure to everyone(including previous owner) and I hope it gave you refreshed feel, a new chapter. Good luck with the renovation!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks very much!

[@clarisd]

I became emotional watching this, as my Great Grand Mother and her Tribe The Niitsitapi would have simular cleanings and blessings for the inhabitation of hand crafted Ti Pi, they were so individual in their art works and the structures while being the same, were also decorative on the inside. So in the handing down of such a structure their were ritual cleancing and blessings for a new life and adornments!

[@dammitanothername]

well, I think your tribe has Haplogroup B dna, which is also found in Japan, among other places....My tribe has some some similarities w/ the Ainu, but I think we may have traded w/ them. So that makes sense. no reason not to have cultural exchange as well as products/services. In the end we're all children of the creator and noble beings :)

[@clarisd]

@@dammitanothername I like very much that you pointed me in this dirrection! I followed your Group B and found tons of info! The Cleancing always interested me! My grand explained that it was not to kick out any spirits as much as it was to ask for new life to begin, new spirits to take residences a sort of permission! To allow harmony between the two!

[@billspooks]

Thank You for being so respectful while you inhabit this magnificent Japanese home. It is good that someone like you and your wife are here to continue.

[@MiketehTV]

It was really cool to be able to watch a ritual like this, thank you for sharing. I was a little surprised that stone shines had to be destroyed, I find it a bit sad really, but I guess they were for the previous family and you can get some of your own.

[@ajadrew]

There's something incredibly moving about this. Whatever it is, I felt it here in England. A universal respect for all past, present & future.

[@Tracy137]

I've always felt strongly that if I moved to a new country, or indeed even visited, especially one with the ancient traditions, customs and beliefs as Japan, that I would integrate as much as possible, learn the language as fluently as I could (I have mild brain damage from a stroke which makes means I see certain writing - even calligraphy - as art, but I can still learn and retain some spoken languages - Japanese is the one I've started because my brain hears it as a melodic roll which means it somehow sticks well in my memory; korean and Italian is the same), and be respectful of the people and their traditions. I think your neighbours and the other local people would be very happy to see you so lovingly restoring that beautiful house and respecting their way of life and their history and beliefs. Your work and your respect is amazing to see. :) (I'm very jealous you get to live somewhere so beautiful).

[@ironwolfosiris]

The house looks very pretty and ceremonies like this are fascinating to watch. :)

[@TokyoLlama]

Glad to hear it was interesting - thanks very much for watching.

[@PrisantyaFridayana]

You did a good job! In my country, this ritual is necessary when we move to a new house. From a spiritual perspective, we are basically saying > Hi to the spirits of the new home that we will become the owner of the house and, > asking blessings (through praying based on our religion) from our neighbors and Ustad (like Priest in Christianity) > asking God blessings through this new home From a social perspective, we open the house for neighbors, getting to know each other and hopefully, we will have a good term with them. Cause one day we will need our neighbor help. No matter what you are religion is, I think it's better for you to hold this kind of event.. Cause we need to respect the unseen being as well, besides holding a party :)

[@amysbees6686]

Beautiful ceremony! I believe house blessings (or something similar) are very important, regardless the house's history.

[@adamstrandberg4074]

It seems really stressful to perform rituals you're not used to, i would be scared to death to do something wrong that could offend the native people

[@TokyoLlama]

I wasn't stressed but certainly conscious of not messing it up. I wasn't prepped beforehand so had no idea of what to expect.

[@Eqvil]

In most countries, native people give more tolerance towards foreigners, because they expect you to not know how they do things.

[@Cobbbler]

@@TokyoLlama Having lived in Japan for about the same duration as you, I completely recognized your behavior pattern, haha. It's that mode where you're just trying not to screw up and you're constantly referencing your Japanese partner to make sure things are going smoothly. Totally empathize with that.

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Adam Strandberg Rude as it sounds, I wouldn’t partake in a pagan ritual. Jesus and the tenets of my Faith forbid me from doing so, anyway.......🤷‍♀️An interesting ritual for the sake of the indigenous culture, but that’s about it....

[@adeptronic]

@Magical Panda It is the same in Thailand. Just be respectful, keep a straight face, follow along and speak when spoken too. The monks are the experts, you are not.

[@Emaxx2115]

It's sad that the adorable little stone houses with such incredible little ornate details must be destroyed. I loved the look of them and thought that whoever crafted them must have put a lot of effort and care into doing so, honestly a shame.

[@edgaremmanueldaniel2056]

John Carney Why do they need to be destroyed? And what do they represent?

[@spacewolfcub]

7:31 Something needs to be burnt (the contents of the livingroom shelf?) and stone something must be destroyed. Wild guess: These shrines are bloodline specific and should not be reused.

[@texasmamabear9651]

@@spacewolfcub Much like removing mezuzah from your old home and affixing new ones in your new home. Mezuzah are not bloodline related. Rather, it is an act of respect just in case the new owners remove, destroy, or just trash them if they are not part of their belief system and they do not hold them in the same regard that you do. I do not know. Just a thought that occurred to me in hearing that and the similarity of customs. 😊

[@silverstorm1000]

@@AwareLife It's not about the material value of it though. Just knowing the craftsmanship it took to build them and how pretty they are. It feels like a shame to destroy it. I think that sentiment exists in Japan also, I at least have heard similar said of beautiful foods. Japan also isn't exactly non-materialist. Shintoism probably isn't. But Japan is probably as materialist as most places. I think Japanese people don't hold onto junk like Australians do, just speaking anecdotally.

[@rosieamemiya606]

@Sonia I’m Australian.....never ever ever seen more junk in a house than I have in Japan. That’s rural Japan though. Can’t speak for Urban residences.

[@FlyFreshTaDef]

Yes! I love that you payed all respects to the previous owners and builders of this house! I feel you will now live a long beautiful life with your family in this amazing home! What a find,what a blessing!🙏🏾

[@karenvasquez3724]

Increíble! Muchas gracias por compartir este hermoso ritual, cada vez encuentro más similitud entre la cultura japonesa y la mapuche, en una ceremonia mapuche se hace algo muy similar, casi con la misma estructura, de dar ofrenda primero y luego lo que queda compartir entre quienes están participando! Saludos desde Chile

[@maikutsukino4743]

I knew the basics of the Oharae but I never seen it done before. That you follow the practices and traditions is very respectful. Well done! I hope to be as you when I arrive. My deepest desire when I get there is to become one of the community..... eventually. It starts with respect not just to the language but of traditions as well. Thank you for sharing the Oharae ritual!

[@toamaori]

seems a very respectful way to honour the life of the previous owner and let you have the peace of mind that the area is cleansed and open for it's new life.

[@victoriamay8167]

I’ve enjoyed watching the ceremony of purification of your home. I am Native American of Apache Tribe, we used salt to do the purification as well. You’re blessed and waiting to see the final completion of your new home.

[@dandylionriver]

Thank you for allowing me to watch this traditional ceremony. Many blessings to your family, and may love and joy always fill the walls of your lovely home.

[@bendeguzlamos2268]

Okay, I started to tear up watching this. Just by seeing and hearing the priest I felt the deep calmness and peace of the ceremony. Shinto is beautiful.

[@lorrilewis2178]

So happy to see this beautiful house brought back. It has such a good feeling inside.

[@justinfufun5483]

That was a powerful ritual. As a person who has dismantled hundreds of houses over decades and been involved in the restoration of thousands, I am naturally interested in your project. I am not religious, I live in a western culture and am a native Irish person. I do not know you or the previous owner. I have never been to Japan When I saw the shrine and the offerings i started to sneeze. I felt it welling up in the back of my nose almost up to my eyes. Then I realized it was tears. What the heck? Anyway well done, it was clearly the right thing to do.

[@Trimtank]

I love the respect and the dedication that you and your family have shown to the spirits of the previous family owners. You have done an amazing job. Hard to understand why a home like this would have been abandoned. Wishing you all a lovely future full of happiness, laughter and love.

[@tammyw.6181]

The home is coming along nicely. Thank you for allowing us to experience this ritual!

[@TokyoLlama]

You’re welcome, thanks very much for watching.

[@touma2109]

Hello! I just stumbled upon your channel and found myself bingewatching all of your videos! I'm also quite fascinated with traditional japanese architecture and its building techniques, and it's soo thoughtful and respectful of you to enlist the help of the original carpenter of the house and not made major changes all by yourself, it shows you respect such a beautiful house and is dedicated to its preservation. How lucky of you that he's still around and nearby! I really can't wait to see how the house will turn out in the future. If I were the owner I'd be happy with what you've done with the place, the house found itself a true caretaker. My best regards! ✨💕

[@SwissTanuki]

I really like how you respect the culture. Also I must say your videos are amazing. Cheers from Switzerland.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@IamNotMeButWhoAreYou]

Wow, your house really looks amazing now that it is clean. Congratulations - all your hard work seems to have really paid off. Well done!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@gizmogoose.2486]

Until I went to work for the U.S.G.S. in *'89,* I was a millwright at a sawmill near Seattle. One of our big markets was very large heart cut select timber to Japan for redimensioning into high grade lumber such as that. It's really fun for me to think that maybe some of our gorgeous Cascade Evergreen Cants ended up *in* that work of ART !!!

[@acidkhmer]

Omg your house, look like a mini castle, a manoir, remain me of old samurai movie ;)

[@modtomodern]

This is a very good thing to do, a fresh start so to speak. Clearing and settling and paying resect to any residual energy is a nice way to begin a life in a new home. I had watched this type of ceremony when I lived in Japan for 10 years. In the city, black and white bunting would go up in an empty lot and the ground was blessed before construction started. Even night clubs, bars, and many kinds of businesses in Japan put mounds of salt in the corners of their doorways before the start of the business day. I am Catholic and we bless+ cleanse our houses. I also typically salt all of any rooms and corners of any new home I move into, after opening window of course. This is also a way to settle ones self and to focus on the next chapter of your life in that place. Best of luck and good health in your beautiful new home.

[@nomebear]

That house is a work of art. It represents talent, creativity, skills, and abilities of artisans, many who may no longer be living. Sadly, they may not have the opportunity to pass their skills on. It is a great honor to the efforts of these artisans that you perform this ceremony.

[@bluekarma5202]

3:58 "bruh I just vacuumed the floor..." joke aside, very interesting Ritual and video.

[@patrickhill8494]

This was incredibly fascinating to watch and learn about.

[@greekgoon]

I enjoy watching your videos. For someone who lives in Chicago, it is insightful to learn new things about buying and renovating homes half way around the world. I hope a you and your family have a successful process in renovating. Can't wait to see the how it turns out in the end.

[@11JohnBooker22]

Respect for tradition keeps a culture stable.

[@Indusxstan]

I am an Indian and a Hindu. I found the ceremony soothing to watch and I feel as an outsider/new resident for you to give such acknowledgement and respect to the local culture and people is very appropriate and dignified. Japan’s heritage is impressive and all new residents must appreciate it. Or stay out. If I was the old owner’s spirit I would welcome you with all my heart after this, we all have our humanity and this re-affirms it.

[@MayankPrasad111]

Same in India too, Just Built my Home in New Delhi and did the ceremony in a bit different way by sprinkling mustard seeds and rice. Grate video, Best wishes for the New House and life.

[@maryqueenofScots2023]

This has moved me deeply, thank you for sharing this, my daughter and family lived in Hawaii for 10 years and felt the need to do this in their home whilst there. Afterward they lived in great peace x

[@TheHeroSaver]

This goes way beyond saging a space to clear bad energy. Super fascinating, thank you for sharing!

[@source.fountain]

Isnt it! Has something universal in it.

[@gwenmckeithen614]

Very, very moving. I am so grateful to you for sharing this with us.

[@Timotheus157]

It is imperative to show respect to the former inhabitants and owners. A "good spirit" ritual, such as this helps clean and purify the house with honor and goodwill. Good job!

[@kilobravo449]

I'll bet the neighbors are loving the the way the property is looking now.💖

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, they brought us a huge bag of persimmons last month.

[@Hershey22ful]

This is so fascinating to watch, not to mention educational... I'm looking forward to the final output.

[@terenceconnors9627]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I have had the honor of visiting Japan twice. This is a wonderful, intimate look at a part of daily Japanese life most of us would otherwise never get to witness.

[@mtwhatley3253]

I was in the middle of a meeting when you did your live stream.....hated that I missed it. Still in awe of the house. Even more when I think of the price. 👍

[@TokyoLlama]

Sorry, it was an impromptu livestream. I’ll organise one again soon, and at a more accessible time/day, with some advance notice!

[@Niriixa]

There was something very beautiful in seeing this ritual, thank you for capturing it. Whether one believes in spirits or not, there is something important in tradition and I think everyone involved in your project will have a good feeling going forwards. Rituals for the dead are, after all, also for the peace of mind of the living.

[@sillysausage2244]

I would feel weird breaking up the hokuras - loved the sun streaming in at the end - your house is beautiful, I hope you have the best times there... 😊

[@jonwebb5241]

I appreciate the ceremonial cleansing. And every time I watch one of the videos I am overcome with the beauty of the house and its construction.

[@marytestin213]

I love this series--I've been to Japan once and it has deeply affected my life in a positive way. I was especially interested in this Shinto blessing--thanks!

[@torinbrown8196]

I just binge watched your whole process and it was amazing! Thank you and your family for sharing as it was truly a joy! Much respect and the place is awesome. I really appreciate your opening of the ceiling to expose the rafters. Peace!

[@ベン-p8z]

So glad I found your channel! I've been enjoying the progress videos of the renovation, and I think this one was the most interesting yet. Very informative, please keep making videos like this one! Also, what a gorgeous house, I am very jealous. I can't wait to see the final product!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@trajanparker]

I love that you did this. The house is beautiful now. I can not wate to see it finished.

[@junichiikeda5860]

The 'Castle' looks great. Soon will be a home! Never a bad time for some sake.

[@TokyoLlama]

Ha, yes, we took the bottle home and finished it.

[@velvetclay6120]

Fascinating. I feel kind of privileged to get to watch.

[@susanbartlett5932]

It made me in tears. It’s a good Omen to be respectful .

[@cajsheen2594]

I have found all your vlogs really interesting! A culture so different! All the beautiful, intricate workmanship in the structure and then not to finish precautionary wood treatment and wiring, cabling, ducting etc! Yet these buildings have a wonderfully simple, peaceful elegance about them! THANKYOU! XXX

[@yukikobayashi886]

I’m glad everything is going good with your renovations, I really enjoyed learning about this ceremony too.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. I wasn’t sure about putting it up but figured some would be into it.

[@peyotecowboy3199]

Thank you for explaining the process. It's always nice to know what's going on in ceremonies like these.

[@lovelyastridd]

Can’t wait to see the finished layout of the house!

[@user-b3i2q]

This was really cool to see. Thank you! That's really cool that even the architects and carpenters participated. I feel good energy from it.

[@iAxianguy]

Looking forward to see the house when it is all done. I am sure it will look awesome!

[@Tygearianus]

Love this look!! Great appreciation for a refined and classic beauty. Maybe 15 years from now I’ll think about my own akiya adventure.

[@eziostone1109]

I can't wait to see how the house is going to look at the end of renovation, beautiful and shine like the houses in the movie the last samurai :D

[@florist7743]

It's a very interesting experience when you get in touch with belongings of passed people. There is definitely a energy still sticking to them. Good thing you did the purification ceremony, a little spirituality is definitely in order!

[@hebneh]

I've seen Shinto ceremonies before, so this wasn't entirely new to me, but I enjoyed it. Even more interesting are the various comments about other cultures and religions which do very much the same thing. Christians too will have a blessing at the dedication and opening of a new or renovated building.

[@alberto.camposs]

Absurd to compare this to the Abrahamitic religions, where there is a total detachment from nature and its essence. We just need to learn from Asian religions.

[@krbuck]

Very interesting - I've not seen this before. It surprised me that the tradespeople participated as well. Thank you for posting this!

[@TheOracle1814]

I can’t wait to see your beautiful Japanese home finally renovated and finished

[@greatpix]

I look forward to seeing that beautiful house and grounds restored to its former glory. I can't get enough of that gorgeous wood and the light coming in. Beautiful.

[@TheBugbugboy]

beautiful ceremony, much respect

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, yes it was a nice ceremony, much more relaxed than I was expecting.

[@PX125E]

I’m so glad your channel appeared in my feed. What you are doing to this property is inspirational.

[@dvillebenny1445]

May your house be blessed with the running feet of happy joyful Children!

[@guyhamiltonyt]

I'm not Japanese or have ever heard of Shinto for that matter, however every house I have lived in in the UK I have done a cleansing ritual as I too have felt the air thick with an energy, the energy in my current house changed over night after I performed the cleansing, I find it very special that we can have the similar connection of process of cleansing when it is two different countries and cultures, it goes to show that all over the world we still hold the respect for the passed and for the reverence of energies therein, I feel it is very important and I carried out these rituals in front of my wife and children, before they thought I was a hippy, now they know the context and I hope that one day they come to do the same. Many blessings to you and your family on your future in this beautifully made house! One day I hope to visit Japan, I feel my soul once was born in Japan many centuries ago, and I have a deep magnetism to the styles, architecture, and cultural bowing and processes which reinforces my thoughts on this feeling.

[@Serxne_]

I came back to watch this episode after seeing the others and catching up with the current episode. You've done so much with the place. It's incredible. I'm quite sure the previous owner of the house is honored that you chose to restore the home.

[@bodipsypha]

I think you did a real good thing with this blessing! There's more to this world than we see or hear. Again, great choice you have made!

[@Paperfragment]

So beautiful ❤️ physical and spiritual cleansing. I love it!

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, very glad we did it. The house does have a “lighter” feel to it now.

[@LadyWarcrafter]

Oh that was lovely to see. I have never seen a Shinto ceremony to purify a place or people. I hope that it brings peace to the gentleman and spirits that were there before and brings you and your family luck and prosperity. What a beautiful home. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and your wife do with the house and property once it is finished!

[@markespley8740]

That's what I love about the Japanese. The respect is absolute for everything. Thanks for sharing. House is looking great.!!!👍😎🦘

[@TokyoLlama]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

That was both courteous and compassionate. Well done!

[@jamesprovost2602]

So weird how you said the cleaners felt something. I literally felt it when I was watching your cleaning process video. Where that washroom mirror was off that large dark room, very cool 😎

[@asfiruu6310]

Just came here from reccomendation, and I can say this is the most beautiful content on youtube that I have ever seen!

[@TheFiown]

When I stayed in Goa/India I was surprised that many houses were abandonned, but they explained that Indian people didn't live in other people's houses as they could inherit their bad health or bad luck. I visited one amazing house and large garden, the house was full of furniture and objects untouched for many years.

[@Kynrin22]

I came across your channel the other day, thank you for deciding to document your journey. This was very touching to watch, actually brought tears to my eyes. Wishing you and your family every happiness in your beautiful home.