It’s a question that has vexed many a person over the years. Is Shinto a religion or a way of life? It begs a further question: does it matter? At certain times in history it’s been a matter of vital … Read the rest
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Clandestine Japanese enthronement rite embodies tradition but is marked by controversy
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… Read the restSymbolic night with ‘goddess’ to wrap up emperor’s accession rites
By Elaine Lies TOKYO © (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2019.
As published in Japan Today Nov 11, 2019
On Thursday evening, Emperor Naruhito will dress in pure white robes and … Read the rest
October 22, 2019, was the day of the enthronement of the new emperor, Naruhito. In a moment of high magic, the curtains of the canopy throne were thrown open to reveal the emperor in striking orange and a Heian era … Read the rest
Over the next month there will be two major events marking the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. One is clearly state oriented, but the other is very much a Shinto rite. The Daijosai on Nov14 can be seen indeed as the … Read the rest
Ceremony held to kick off construction of halls for Daijosai imperial succession rite
- Jul 26, 2019 Kyodo/Japan Times
A ceremony was held Friday on the Imperial Palace grounds to mark the start of construction of the temporary halls to … Read the rest
You’re regarded as the high priest of Shinto and chief ritualist of the realm. Your grandfather was considered a living god. Your family line claims descent from the Sun Goddess and has ruled as emperor for 126 generations. With a … Read the rest