Mie gov’t rejects cannabis cultivation request for Shinto rituals
The Mie prefectural government said Friday it has rejected a request from a group of shrines to cultivate cannabis for hemp “shimenawa” rope used for
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Christmas day in Japan, falling on a Sunday this year, seems an opportune time to consider the relative lack of Christianity in the country. This is despite some 150 years of Westernisation, yet only 1.5% of the population are Christian, … Read the rest
Recently publications about yōkai are prevalent, but what are they exactly? The answer seems to be rather vague. Here’s Wikipedia’s answer: “a class of supernatural monsters, spirits and demons in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is made up … Read the rest
Along with purity and sincerity, gratitude is a prime Shinto attribute. Indeed, some authorities claim it constitutes the very essence of the religion. Now science has shown that rather than simply being a duty, it could be seen as a … Read the rest
Kokugakuin University Visiting Fellows Program
by Seiji Hoshino
Kokugakuin University is pleased to announce a call for applications to The Kokugakuin University Visiting Fellows Program for the academic year 2017-2018.
“Toward the promotion of international academic communication and cooperation, and … Read the rest
Program Dates: February 20, 2017 (Monday) to March 10, 2017 (Friday)
Deadline: November 30, 2016 (Wednesday)
Website: http://ise-japan.kogakkan-u.ac.jp/
Email To: kcie@kogakkan-u.ac.jp
I am writing to let everyone know about a fully funded study program (lectures and field trips) for researchers … Read the rest
The following is taken from Brainpickings, a website about creative and spiritual matters. It captures what for me is the appeal of Shinto for Westerners, namely that it is not a religious path of salvation but a communal recognition … Read the rest