Series 1 explores the theme of "Kyoto’s Three Major Burial Sites." This single audio brings together all four episodes, from Part 1 through to the final episode, for continuous listening.

During the era when Kyoto served as Japan's capital, Toribeno, Adashino, and Rendaino functioned as sites for wind burial (*fūsō*).

On platforms like YouTube, these locations are often described in fearful terms—as "hellscapes" or "otherworlds." But is that perception accurate? Why were these specific places chosen for burial, and how did the people of the past perceive them? More importantly, what can they reveal about the traditional Japanese philosophy of life and death?

Starting from hands-on field observations, this series unfolds these questions by weaving together perspectives from geology, folklore, and modern philosophy.

**BGM**

* "Lazy Midnight" by Sachiko Kamaboko

* "OP/ED Jingle 54" by t12ya

**About This Podcast**

* Scripts are reconstructed into narrative stories based on personal experiences and reflections by K. Kawashima.

* AI tools were utilized for research, scriptwriting, and audio generation.

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Can pure spirituality and greedy human desire live in the same heart? The shocking, liberating conclusion to our season-long journey across Kyoto.

In the Series2 finale of Walking Feet, Leaping Thoughts, we reflect on the hidden landscapes of Mount Inari, Rasetsudani, and Yoshida Hill. Moving far beyond the cliché of minimalist wabi-sabi, we explore Fushimi Inari’s "harmonious chaos." Discover how raising a personal stone altar (Otsuka) is actually a profound act of surrender and humility. A brilliant, thought-provoking dialogue linking ancient Japanese traditions to our modern internet society.

Map: Follow along on Google Maps — https://maps.app.goo.gl/mmEXydeHTx7Eii6V7

Music:

• "Lazy Midnight" by Sachiko Kamaboko
• OP/ED Jingle by t12ya

About this podcast:The script is a narrative reconstruction based on fieldwork and reflection by K. Kawashima. Research, scriptwriting, and audio production utilized AI assistance.

Bypassing the crowded tourist gates, we scale Mount Inari’s secret back trails to uncover 1,000 years of layered spiritual history.Episode 3 takes you far beyond the postcard views of Fushimi Inari Taisha. Discover its ancient rock-worship roots (Iwakura) at the giant Mitsurugi-ishi, feel the icy spray at the Kiyotaki waterfall training ground, and gaze upon over 10,000 crowded stone altars. Learn how Mount Inari absorbed mountain ascetics, Buddhist rituals, and ordinary people's raw desires for prosperity. Dive into the deep, fascinating geology of faith on Walking Feet, Leaping Thoughts.

Map: Follow along on Google Maps — https://maps.app.goo.gl/mmEXydeHTx7Eii6V7

Music:

• "Lazy Midnight" by Sachiko Kamaboko
• OP/ED Jingle by t12ya

About this podcast:The script is a narrative reconstruction based on fieldwork and reflection by K. Kawashima. Research, scriptwriting, and audio production utilized AI assistance.