Green Shinto has written earlier of the French connection established by the Yabuhara Shrine in Nagano Prefecture. (16 minutes walk from Yabuhara JR station in the Kiso district.) This owes itself to Masa Okutani, son of the chief priest, … Read the rest
Back so soon –
Autumn colours
And Siberian seagulls
One of the joys of Shinto is that it marks the passing of time. Seasonal celebrations remind us of the turning of the annual round, and the abundance of harvest thanksgivings … Read the rest
In this article Mark Booth (aka Jonathan Black), author of the bestselling The Secret History of the World and The Sacred History, explores the significance of autumn to spiritual life.
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Stories of the Fall By Jonathan Black
The … Read the rest
Tonight’s the night!
Shrines in Kyoto will shortly be celebrating the autumn moon, and in the case of Shimogamo, the festivity showcases what to my mind is the very best of Shinto – the seasonal celebration of nature combined with … Read the rest
Two nights before the big Gion Matsuri parade, and the streets of Kyoto are packed with excited visitors. Most are wandering around visiting the floats, viewing the treasures on display, watching the entertainment, looking at the attractive yukata, and … Read the rest
Green Shinto has reported previously on the exciting new development in France, where Masatsugu Okutani is operating part-time as a Shinto priest (click here).
Now he has sent us news of his first Oharae, which has taken place … Read the rest
Stars and constellations had a close connection with the spirituality of early Man. ‘It’s written in the stars,’ goes the old saying. Tanabata is a clear example. It concerns two lovers represented by two different constellations, which are separated … Read the rest
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