Interview with Akiko Murakami of Nara YAMATO Spiritual Tours
- How and when did you get the idea for your Spirit Tours?
It is a good question, simple question, but very difficult to answer simply. It is almost like my entire … Read the rest
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Graffiti found on 11 shrines in Awaji prompt police investigation
KOBE – Graffiti were found at 11 shrines from Tuesday to Wednesday in the city of Awaji in Hyogo Prefecture and local police suspect
When Kyoto author Robert Brady decided that he had had enough of urban living, he moved out to land in the Shiga countryside with views of Lake Biwa. There was a small cabin there which could be replaced by something … Read the rest
Kasuga Taisha in Nara, one of the country’s foremost shrines, is having its twenty-year renewal at the moment, and since the four honden are being rebuilt and repainted, the kami have been taken out to temporary quarters. It means that … Read the rest
It’s some time since I made an excursion to a new shrine, so I was intrigued to see what Hattori Tenjingu on the edge of Osaka had to offer. A surprising amount, was the answer. Packed into the small confines … Read the rest
One of the functions of the shaman in ancient societies was as guardian of the tribe’s identity. This often meant memorising great chunks of mythology and history. Keeping a record of the past not only tells you who you are, … Read the rest
Last weekend I happened to be in the liveliest part of Kobe, Sannomiya, amidst bustling crowds. It’s noted for its nightlife, with a dense concentration of bars, restaurants, live houses, karaoke and all kinds of other interesting dives. And there … Read the rest