Previously Green Shinto reported on plans for the establishment of a hokora shrine at Manla, Phoenecia in NY state. In an interview about the project, Fukiko Ostensen spoke of the origin of the project and how it was tied to … Read the rest
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In an extraordinary move, Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America shut down its operation on June 30th, 2023, and the grounds have been closed to the public. The kamisama and sacred items have been transferred to the newly restored and revived … Read the rest
The previous Green Shinto posting announced a new hokora shrine planned for Upstate New York. One of the organisers, Fukiko Ostensen, has kindly agreed to answer questions about the project in the hope of helping others who may be similarly … Read the rest
News has come of an exciting new project on the American mainland, which will certainly be of interest to Green Shinto readers and may even be inspirational for those considering their own shrine (hokora) projects. Watch this space … Read the rest
Hirado is a little gem. The small town of 31,000 has a port overlooked by a castle, and in the past had important continental connections. Tucked into Kyushu’s northwest corner, it is mostly neglected by tourists because of its remoteness.… Read the rest
This is an extract from a forthcoming book about travel by train the length of Japan. (For Part One click here.)The passage considers the historical treatment of animals in Japan. Despite being a so-called nature religion, Shinto has shown … Read the rest
Arrival
Amidst the throng of humanity at Sapporo station stands a striking sculpture. Busy commuters hurry past, but the lone figure stands defiantly still. Carved out of yellowish wood, it depicts an Ainu hunter in headdress with a long arrow … Read the rest