Today is the official release date of my latest publication, Japan’s World Heritage Sites. It’s a large-format, richly illustrated book with over 150 of my own photos together with some gorgeous selections from photo libraries. It involved travelling the … Read the rest
Mt Fuji is the country’s most famous goshintai (spirit body). Yet as a sacred mountain, its popularity is troublesome in terms of pressure on the environment. Its recent elevation to World Heritage status looks likely to exacerbate the situation, … Read the rest
One of the striking facets of kami worship in Japan is how much of it lies outside the official parameters of Shinto. This is evident above all in the syncretic festivals and places of worship, where kami worship … Read the rest
Symmetrical and snow-capped, Mt Fuji is an iconic symbol of Japan. Since ancient times it’s been held in awe, and many Japanese harbour the desire to climb it at least once. It was previously nominated as a Natural Heritage … Read the rest
Following a recent research trip to Mt Fuji to check on its World Heritage status, Green Shinto will be featuring a series of articles about Japan’s largest and most sacred mountain over the following days.
The designation of Fuji … Read the rest
July 1 was the official opening of Fuji’s climbing season, which lasts for two months until the end of August. The event is accompanied by Shinto ceremonies at the Sengen shrines associated with worship of the mountain.
Since I … Read the rest
With Mt Fuji’s registration, World Heritage sites are much in the news at the moment, and in this regard I’ve been looking at Japan’s Tentative List and the twelve sites which are currently waiting their turn to be nominated. … Read the rest
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