The origins of Kumano worship

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material

Natural wood, acrylic glass, paper, string, metal fittings
*The S size uses glass instead of acrylic glass.

size

S (31.7 x 23 cm)
M (43.8 x 31.5 x 2 cm)
LL (63.5 x 46 x 1.5 cm)

Weight

S (approx. 0.6 kg)/M (approx. 1 kg)/LL (1.5 kg)

Giclee print: 1 sheet (signed and numbered) S (29.7 x 21 cm) / M (42 x 29.7 cm) / LL (59.4 x 42 cm)

Frame: 1 piece (with acrylic glass, backing, string, and metal backing)
*The S size uses glass instead of acrylic glass.
*The specifications of the back of the frame vary depending on the size, such as dragonfly style or propeller style.

Wall-mounted hooks: 1 set (1 each of plaster nails, J-hooks, and nail cover caps)

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Usually delivered within about a week.

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Features

Ready-to-display all-in-one set with edition number

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~Mount Goshikiiwa, a Sacred Site, and Kamikura Shrine~

The sacred site at dawn: Kamikura Shrine and Gotobiki-iwa Rock

Kumano Kodo is a World Heritage site, and at Kamikura Shrine, believed to be the origin of this faith, sits Gotobiki-iwa Rock, a sacred place where gods are said to have first descended. It is a special place where many people have offered prayers and walked for centuries.

On the day of the shoot, we began our ascent at 3:30 AM, while the town was still asleep. We climbed the 538 steep stone steps, said to have been donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo, one step at a time, relying on our lights. This photo captures the moment the sky slowly began to change from indigo to the light of morning, as we waited for dawn on the silent mountaintop.

Below us, the awakening townscape of Shingu spread out, and the scene where the tranquility of the sacred site and the breath of a new morning merged felt as if it foretold the dawn of the future. This view, found at the end of a challenging path, remains deeply etched in my heart.

Kumano has long been revered as the "land of rebirth," accepting the prayers of many people. This work captures the tranquility and the light of dawn flowing through this sacred site. I hope that each time you display it in your room, you will feel the clear air and mystical time of Kumano, find peace in your heart, and welcome each new day with a positive spirit.

Kai

Thank you for viewing my work.
I'm Kai from Aloha Canvas. "Kai" means "ocean" in Hawaiian.

Hawaii is a second home to me. Over 30 trips, I've been drawn not just to the beautiful scenery, but to the flow of time on the islands, the warmth of the people, and the spirit of living in harmony with nature.

What I aim to depict is not just the landscape itself. It's the entire atmosphere of that moment – the breeze, the pouring light, the sound of the waves – infused into each piece.

At the heart of my creation is the spirit of Aloha, valuing compassion, gratitude, and harmony with nature. The concept is "Bring Hawaii Home."

There would be nothing that would make me happier than to be able to deliver moments where, every time you display or gift a piece, you feel the Hawaiian breeze, light, and the spirit of Aloha close at hand, and your heart gently unwinds.

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This frame is made from natural wood. The natural finish does not obscure the wood grain. The simple color and shape make the picture stand out. This is a classic frame that suits modern homes well. Developed in collaboration with a frame manufacturer. This is an Ayuwara original frame.

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