This item has been stored at home. The contents are in like-new, excellent condition, but there is some aging on the cover and other parts due to its age. We appreciate your understanding. Yuta Speaks for Herself In Amami and Okinawa, in the Ryukyu Islands, there are still people called "Yuta" who accept consultations from people in distress. "Yuta" is a type of shaman, a name specific to the region. While there are many research books on Yuta, this book is the first publication where a Yuta herself speaks about various experiences that have happened to her. "We are descendants of the gods, and the gods are hidden within our hearts." Chapter 1: Self-Introduction Chapter 2: God Dary Chapter 3: The World of Premonitions and Prophetic Dreams Chapter 4: Kamiage - Becoming a Shaman Chapter 5: Strange Experiences Chapter 6: My First Job Chapter 7: Salvation - The Work of the Gods Chapter 8: About Human Souls Chapter 9: Experiences of Fellow Gods Chapter 10: Strange Experiences on a Journey Chapter 11: About Noro and Yuta Chapter 12: The Month of the Gods Chapter 13: My Divine Flow Chapter 14: Finally From Reviews: In Amami, Yuta are a part of everyday life, and it is more common for people in the island communities to call them "Yuta-sama" or "Kami-sama" (Gods). This book candidly shares the author's own experiences, and it is interesting to read about her insights as a Yuta and her thoughts on Yuta philosophy. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether the strange phenomena described in this book are due to psychic abilities, supernatural powers, or the power of the Yuta. The author, Hazuki, recognizes everything as "her existence" and does not worry about whether her power comes from the gods or is something she was born with. The three categories of Noro, Yuta, and Yutahozon mentioned in this book resonated with me. She writes about God Dary and the becoming-a-shaman ceremony based on her own experiences. In addition, she writes about strange, god-like experiences and what the author, as a Yuta, thinks through these experiences, which has deepened my understanding. Although there are books written by researchers, this is the first time a Yuta from Amami Oshima has spoken about herself. It describes the training content to become a Yuta and how the world looks to a Yuta, things that are usually unknown. It is a book that makes you realize that the present exists in the continuous flow from ancestors to descendants and that you are sustained by nature, which you tend to forget in your everyday life. If you are interested, please read it.