Japan Chapter Monthly Letter No. 60 (March 2026)

Description

The March 2026 issue (No. 60) of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) Japan Chapter's Monthly Letter.

This issue features an article on the legend of Yamata no Orochi (the Eight-Forked Serpent) and Susanoo (Susanoo-no-Mikoto) from Japanese mythology. It highlights the story of Susanoo defeating the giant serpent to rescue Kushinadahime, and explores historical interpretations of the myth, such as a metaphor for flood control and the taming of a wild river to protect fertile agricultural lands.