An article in the Japan Times went into such depth in its research into Shinto’s saké connections that one could say they got to the very bottom of the barrel. An interesting place to be. Take a read for yourself…… Read the rest
How did you get the job?
It was through my senior in my college club. She recommended me personally as I was looking for a job. I had good manners so that’s why I was chosen.
How long did you … Read the rest
It’s not uncommon to see both locals and travelers to Kansai clad in kimono or yukata while
… Read the restThe NHK website has a radio programme lasting 12 minutes about ways of appreciating a fourth century mirror. It includes observations on the design, the history of mirrors in general and in the Far East in particular, as well as … Read the rest
E-money contributions to shrine donations. A shocking break with tradition, or an example of Shinto adapting to the times?
The worldwide pressure to move to a cashless society, and the consequent focussing on Japan as languishing behind in this respect, … Read the rest
There’s nothing so evocative of Japan as the torii. The stylised gateway is a thing of beauty in itself, but it’s also a symbolic opening that suggests entrance into a different realm. It’s not intended to keep anyone out, and … Read the rest
The shaman is a figure of authority who is not only guardian of the clan history but a master of ritual, healing and divination. This derives from the ability to communicate with ancestral spirits, which preside over descendants, sometimes acting … Read the rest
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