The reverence for nature undoubtedly underlies the appeal of Shinto, though it is a mistake to think there is nothing more to the religion. Nonetheless that is the part which is often assumed by some outside … Read the rest
Category: International (Page 2 of 26)
Alena Yushu Eckelmann – ‘Kii Monogatari‘
1) You are a guide in Wakayama Prefecture which contains the UNESCO World Heritage trails of Kumano Kodo. How long have you been there, and how … Read the rest
年越の⼤祓 (Toshikoshi-no-Ōharae)
The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America, based in Los Angeles, is offering English speakers a rare opportunity … Read the rest
6) What difference do you see between practicing Shinto outside Japan compared to Shinto within Japan?
The biggest difference is definitely having the great numbers of foreign followers/attendees. Serving overseas automatically requires an English ability as well as the … Read the rest
4) Could you tell us something about your shrine Kamunabi-Ban’yu Ko-shinto Shrine? Also what is the relation to the Ama-no-iwakura Jingu?
Kamunabi Banyu Ko-Shinto Shrine by the ancient Himorogi style since prehistoric Jōmon period enshrines the sacred forest, rocks and … Read the rest
3) You practice something called Ko-Shinto, or Ancient Shinto. Could you briefly outline the differences from normal Shrine Shinto.
I am actually trained in both Shinto and Ko-Shinto. You can see both elements from my ceremonies, practices, lectures, kagura, and … Read the rest
1) Could you tell us how you developed an interest in Shinto?
Greetings to all viewers of Green Shinto. Thank you Mr. John Dougill for reaching me. Being interviewed at this timing of Covid-19 pandemic must be coordinated by Kami (called … Read the rest