Ninomiya Sontoku
Ninomiya Sontoku
Agricultural reformer and philosopher (1787–1856); founder of the Hotoku movement; famous as the boy who read while carrying firewood
À propos
Ninomiya Sontoku (1787–1856), born Ninomiya Kinjiro, was an agricultural reformer, philosopher, and moral teacher of the late Edo period. Overcoming extreme poverty in childhood, he restored dozens of impoverished villages through his Hotoku (Repaying Virtue) philosophy, which emphasized hard work, thrift, and communal cooperation.
His iconic image—a young boy reading a book while carrying a load of firewood on his back—became a symbol of diligence and learning in Japan, with statues appearing at schools nationwide during the Meiji era. He is enshrined at Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja in Odawara (Kanagawa) and Ninomiya Jinja elsewhere. He is venerated as a patron of agriculture, diligent study, and practical wisdom.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine | Kanagawa | Sanctuaire principal |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Ninomiya Sontoku dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Ninomiya Sontoku (二宮尊徳) est Agricultural reformer and philosopher (1787–1856); founder of the Hotoku movement; famous as the boy who read while carrying firewood. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Historical et est vénérée dans 1 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Ninomiya Sontoku ?
Notre base de données recense 1 sanctuaire dédié à Ninomiya Sontoku, dont Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Ninomiya Sontoku ?
Ninomiya Sontoku apparaît dans les mythes du Historical, connu comme Agricultural reformer and philosopher (1787–1856); founder of the Hotoku movement; famous as the boy who read while carrying firewood.