More evidence today that Abe’s move to politicise Shinto and G7 is backfiring, as the policies behind his choice of venue come under greater scrutiny. This time it’s the Japan Times that has published an article exposing the political agenda … Read the rest
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Abe’s cunning strategy to reassert State Shinto might backfire as the attention of the world is drawn to the political agenda of the Japanese right-wing this week. Justin McCurry here writing in The Guardian exposes some of the ulterior motives … Read the rest
With the G7 leaders about to be taken to Ise Shrine by prime minister Shinzo Abe, the focus is increasingly being turned on Shinto and its role in Japan. In this rather rambling overview, the author notes Abe’s political … Read the rest
This is the second part of a report on the international gathering concerning Shinto and the environment jointly sponsored by Jinja Honcho and ARC (Alliance of Religions and Conservation). For Part One, see here.
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The international meeting on conservation held at Ise Jingu on June 3-5 was a historic event for Jinja Honcho (Association of Shrines). It was the first time for official Shinto to engage equally with other faiths in a … Read the rest
Visiting Ise in the year after the shikinen sengu cycle of renewal is supposed to be particularly auspicious. The timing of the international meeting this week on conservation held by Jingu Honcho and ARC (Alliance of Religions and Conservation) … Read the rest
Historic firsts were recorded at a major event held jointly by Jinja Honcho (Association of Shrines) and the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, based in the UK. The venue was the Jinja Kaikan at Ise Jingu, and part of … Read the rest