Christ's tomb signboard

[Aomori Prefecture] “Togo” = “Hebrew”? Let's go see the tomb of Christ in Shingo Village!

``Did Christ come to Aomori?'' It's hard to believe that ``Christ's Tomb'' is located next to the Village Folklore Museum in Christ's Village Park in Shingo Village, Sannohe District,


How the tomb of Christ was discovered

The legend of Christ's tomb is based on the Takeuchi Documents, an ancient document that has been passed down through generations of the Takeuchi family, published in 1927 by Kiyomaro Takeuchi, who claimed to have been adopted by the Takeuchi family, who are said to be descendants of Matori Heguni. It originates from the content of (There is also a theory that it was added after the 1930s)

Tomb of Christ in Shingo Village, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
Tomb of Christ in Shingo Village, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture

When Kyomaro deciphered the contents of the ancient documents and visited Togo Village, Aomori Prefecture (currently Shingo Village Oaza Togo), he discovered a description of Christ's tomb similar to the one written in the old documents, and called it ``Christ''. It is said to have started as a grave of

The following year, in 1933, the ``Christ's Testament'' was discovered, although its authenticity is unknown, and the following year, in 1932, archaeologist and geologist Kiku Yamane's book ``Light from the East'' was published. As a result of this feature, Shingo Village suddenly came into the spotlight as a ``mysterious village.''


Numerous mysteries that connect Shingo Village and Christ

According to the contents of the ``Takeuchi Documents,'' Christ's younger brother, ``Iskiri,'' was executed in his place on Golgotha ​​Hill, and it is written that Christ visited Japan and Aomori Prefecture to spend the rest of his life. I am. also a record that Christ had a third daughter with a woman named Yumiko If this is true, it is possible that the blood of Christ has been inherited to this day

There are two mounds of earth at the site the tomb of Christ, called `Toraizuka,' ' and the tomb of his younger brother Iskiri, called ``Judaibo.'' It is said that Iskiri's hair and ear, which he brought with him, are buried in the tomb of Iskiri, who became a substitute for Christ.

There are several other mysteries connected to Christ in Shingo Village.

Is the large character “Togoru” in Shingo Village an accent of “Hebrew”?

Shingo Village was created in 1955 by the merger of Nozawa Village and Togo Village, which existed at the time. ``Togoru'' is now the main character of Shingo Village . It is pronounced as "Herai," and is said to be a corruption of "Hebrew,"

Mysterious customs passed down in the homes of Shingo Village

  • The father is called Aya or Dada, and the mother is called Apa or Gaga.
  • When you take your child outdoors for the first time, draw a cross on their forehead with ink.
  • When your legs feel numb, draw a cross on your forehead.
  • There are families that have had the Star of David as their family crest for generations.

Mysterious Bon dance “Nanya Doyara”

Nanya Doyara is a festival song that has been passed down from southern Aomori Prefecture to northern Iwate Prefecture, as well as the southern region of Kazuno, Akita Prefecture.It is full of mysteries and is said to be ``No one knows the meaning of the song, but it has been passed down from generation to generation.'' It's a festival song.

From the Meiji period to the Showa period, many researchers proposed various theories such as the ``Emperor Chokei's Sanskrit theory,'' the ``Ancient Hebrew theory ,'' and the ``Nenbutsu theory,'' but none of them have been confirmed, and to this day. also remains a mystery.

christ festival

In Shingo Village (formerly Togo Village), the ``Christ Festival'' is held on the first Sunday of June every year and has become a magnificent event.

Christ Festival 2023
Christ Festival 2023

A ritual is held in the space in front of the folklore hall, and then the aforementioned ``Nanya Doyara Dance'' is performed around the ``Toraizuka,'' which is said to be the tomb of Christ.


Christ's Village Folklore Museum

"Christ's Village Folklore Museum" is located next to "Christ's Tomb .

Christ's Village Folklore Museum (inside Christ's Village Park)
Christ's Village Folklore Museum Copyright © Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization

there are displays of local history materials such as mannequins wearing clothes from the time when Christ was said to have lived, as well as various documents, the Testament of Christ


summary

The mystery continues to deepen, as the Takeuchi Documents, which are the origin of the story, contain information about Japanese history that differs from the established theory. By the way, the original version of the ``Takeuchi Documents'' was destroyed in the Great Tokyo Air Raid, so only the manuscript remains.

Furthermore, there is another mysterious spot in Shingo Village, the Oishigami Pyramid.

Shingo Village (formerly Togo Village) in Aomori Prefecture has many mysteries. Is it a lie or true? Aside from that, isn't it fun to travel once in a while to experience mysteries like this?

Christ's Village Folklore Museum <Information>

  • Name: Christ's Village Folklore Museum (inside Christ's Village Park)
  • Address: 33-1 Nozuki, Togo, Shingo Village, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0178-78-3741
  • Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
  • Fee: 200 yen for adults
  • Closed: Wednesdays (open every day during summer vacation)

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