An article in the Japan Times today focusses on Shinto’s attempts to explain itself to the outside world. Note that this is not the same as spreading Shinto to foreigners, but simply a desire to increase international awareness of Shinto.… Read the rest
Category: International (Page 21 of 26)
Japan Times, Jan. 3, 2013
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fm20130103a1.html
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Kitaro taps into Native American culture
By SACHIKO TAMASHIGE
New-age musician Kitaro (left) and Native American leader Dennis Banks met up in Tokyo at a party that showcased their joint album, “Let Mother … Read the rest
The unfortunate alliance of Shinto with right-wing nationalism is nowhere more evident than in the cult of Yasukuni Shrine, established in the nineteenth century to honour those who died on behalf of the emperor. Defenders of the shrine like … Read the rest
Yesterday there was a sumo ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo watched by 3000 people to celebrate the award of the top rank of yokozuna to the Mongolian wrestler, Harumafuji. The award means that the two top-ranking sumo wrestlers … Read the rest
Koshinto Australia
The following report has been sent in by Jason Sargeant concerning a new initiative in Australia, which I am sure will catch the interest of our regular readers.
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Greetings all: well, many readers may be surprised to … Read the rest
Kansai Scene this month reports a rare opportunity for foreigners to take part in a Shinto festival….
“Nishinomiya International Association is looking for volunteers to help carry omikoshi, portable shrines, in the city’s annual festival on Sunday September … Read the rest
Ties and knots
On my final day in Glastonbury, the annual Goddess Festival took place to coincide with ancient Lammas. It allows me to tie up some loose ends, beginning, suitably enough, with knots. It’s said that ties in the … Read the rest