To Examine the Rituals on Rice Forming in Japan and Korea from the comparative Point of View

1)最近的考古研究表明，两国水稻种植的起源可以追溯到公元前4世纪和公元前6世纪或7世纪。分别进行了分析。我认为，在两个国家与水稻种植有关的许多传统信仰的遗迹都可以在目前的福克洛主义仪式上看到。2)在韩国，名为‘Chosandanji’的复活节就是一个例子。仪式的特点是：(1)由一位家庭主妇在她的卧室里进行；(2)她把代表祖先精神的新米放进罐子里。在日本，“Nandogami”--非常相似的仪式主要出现在Sanin区，在“Nandogami”中，家庭主妇通常将大米或去壳大米放入贝德隆的稻草袋中。3)虽然这两种仪式有许多相似之处，但也有一些不同之处。例如，虽然祖先精神在《朝鲜记》中被认为是重要的，但在《南多歌》中似乎强调了稻子精神的重生。4)可以说，这种差异深深植根于两国的传统信仰。

The Aim of this Research is to examine the iutuals on Rica Farming in Japan and Korea from the Comparative Point of View.1) The Recent Archaeological Studies indicate that the Origin of Rice Cultivation in both Countries could be traced back to in the 4th century B.C. and the 6th or the 7th century b.c. Respectively. I consider that many Vestiges of Traditional Beliefs relating to Rice Cultivation in two countries could be seen in the Current Forkloristic Rites.2) In korea, a Retual called 'Chosandanji' is an Example. Characteristics of the Ritual are as follows: (1) it is conducted exclusively by a Housewife in her Bedroom; (2) she puts new Rice Representing Ancestor-Spirit into a Jar. In Japan, 'Nandogami'--very similar Rituals are noticed mainly in Sanin District, in 'nandogami' a Housewife commonly puts Rice or unhulled Rice into a Straw-ricebag in her Bedroon.3) Though many Similarities are seen in both Rituals, there are some Differances. For Instance, while Ancestor-Spirit is regarded Important in 'Chosandanji' a Rebirth of Rice-Spirit seems to be emphasized in 'Nandogami'.4) It could be said that such Differences are rooted deeply in Traditional Beliefs of both Countries.