Category: General (Page 5 of 25)

The China connection (1)

Mt Takachicho in southern Kyushu
(photos by John Dougill)

Mythological mystery
There are many fascinating mysteries in Japanese mythology, and one in particular has intrigued Green Shinto for years. Why would the heavenly deities choose to descend on Mt Takachiho … Read the rest

A Shinto Film

“Shinto is not a religion. It is a spiritual culture nurtured for centuries by the Japanese people.”

So begins the trailer for a documentary film with the working title of Shinto: Kami no Michi by Polish director Tom Sajewski. His … Read the rest

What is Shinto?

Six Different Paradigms

In a paper delivered at the University of Oslo, Aike Rots considered the vexing question of defining Shinto and came up with six different concepts. It is one of the best and clearest overviews that Green Shinto … Read the rest

Shinto and Rugby

World attention has been focussed on Japan these days for the rugby world cup, and in particular the stunning victory of underdogs Japan against the hapless world champions Ireland. The sport has awoken a sense of excitement in the country, … Read the rest

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