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
Category: Interviews (Page 1 of 5)
This is a continuation of the interview with Alena Yushu Eckelmann. (For Part One click here.)
4) What does a typical spiritual tour consist of? Where could readers find out more, such as the price of tours and the … Read the rest
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
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