Omoto-kyo - An Account of one of Japan's Popular Faiths by a Japanese scholar
[Japan] Published just before the first government crackdown on the religious group known as Omoto-kyo, the booklet provides an interesting look at the faith that still exists today with their headquarters in Kyoto. Omoto-kyo was founded in 1890 by a lady named Deguchi Nao (1836-1918) and her son-in-law, a man named Degichi Onisaburo (1871-1948) who was born Ueda Kisaburo. The Japanese government came to see the group as a threat to its authority and the facilities of Omoto-kyo were destroyed in 1921 and again in 1935. After World War Two, the group was allowed to register as a legal religious organisation. Presumably the text was previously published in The Japan Chronicle newspaper as the booklet is titled, 'Chronical Reprints - No.1' .
Kobe. The Japan Chronicle (A.M. Young). 1920. (Printed by Ide Masakichi).
pp.[2],40,[2]. 13.9 x 9.2cm.
In very good condition with only minor age wear. b37061888
