Hongan-Ji

Overview
Hongan-Ji is known for its natural ponds and thriving bamboo forests. It's a small humble village located deep within the mountains, in which preserves the beautiful environment enclosure that the village settles. The people of Hongan-Ji are majority peaceful monks that spend their life being one with nature. They are also vegetarians, with a main diet of healthy crops of carrots, potatoes, wheat, fruits and berries. A favorable beverage among the people of Hongan-Ji is their signature Matcha Green tea, as it relieves stress from the mind, and warmth to the heart. Sake is also commonly used within Hongan-Ji, for religious ceremonies such as offering to the kami; spirits of nature, and cleansing of the soul.

History
Hongan-Ji was founded on 5/15/2021 by the player Okamidragon, which settles at the base of the sacred mountain, mount Yama.

Culture
Before the establishment of Hongan-Ji, Okamidragon founded the Shizen'na Mich i faith; to respect and live coexistent with nature, not to overrule it. The people of Hongan-J have a strong connection to nature, and they construct shrines to the spirits of nature. Atop of mount Yama, is the original shrine dedicated to the kami, Shinkogami; the spirit of faith, creation, and beauty.

Real Life Inspirations
The building style and culture of Hongan-Ji was inspired by the Ainu people of Hokkaido Island in Japan.

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