Misogi at the summer solstice at the Meoto rocks near Ise
Today is the summer solstice in Japan, known as geshi. A time for celebration, surely. But as Green Shinto friend, Megan Manson, has pointed out in this article it’s surprising that the longest day of the year is not more widely celebrated in Japan.
This year the solstice happens to be an auspicious day for new projects according to the traditional calendar, which is still used to set dates for important events such as weddings. So it’s a particularly fortunate occasion for the Shusse Inari Shrine in Los Angeles to be launching a major project, with naming of its supporters club, a new logo, fundraising website and SNS accounts.
For environmentalists with Shinto sympathies this is an important breakthrough with access in English to a shrine that actively promotes its nature-oriented credentials. “Passing along eco-conscious traditions to the next generation,” runs their slogan. ‘May the nature spirits be with you.’
Please note the second item concerns a Supporter Club Name Survey which is closing in 3 days, so please take action immediately if you can.
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!!!WE ARE CHANGING OUR NAME!!!
Our new name will be
SHINTO SHRINE OF SHUSSE INARI IN AMERICA.
Spring has come and a fresh start has begun! This spring, we at Shusse Inari Shrine of America will be changing our name to Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America.
Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
We have seen an increase in the number of people interested in Shinto since we opened our US branch in 2017. Our new name will make us easier to find for people who have an interest in Shinto.
This spring, we will begin raising funds to bring the first Shinto Shrine to the Los Angeles area since World War II. Initially, we are planning to have a pop-up/mobile Shinto Shrine so we can visit your area, and you can experience Japanese culture and show your appreciation and pay your respects to the nature spirits. Later, we will build a permanent Shinto Shrine where we can hold annual Omatsuri and various Gokitō services as well as wedding ceremonies and funeral services.
We will announce the fundraising program when it is ready. Stay tuned!
May the Nature Spirits be with you! Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America Rev. Izumi Hasegawa
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Supporter Club Name Survey
Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is planning to start a Supporter Club program to introduce Japanese culture, Shinto to a wide range of people and raise funds to bring the first Shinto Shrine to the Los Angeles area since World War II. Initially, we are planning to have a pop-up/mobile Shinto Shrine so we can visit your area, and you can experience Japanese culture, and show your appreciation and pay your respects to the nature spirits. Later, we will build a permanent Shinto Shrine where we can hold annual Omatsuri and various services as well as wedding ceremonies and funeral services.
The first assistance we would like to ask of our Supporter Club is for help in choosing its name:
Shinto Inari Shinto Club Shinto Inari Club Kitsune Club Inari Club Team Inari Team Kitsune
Everyone who completes the form and registers for our newsletter will have a chance to win a gift from the Shrine. We appreciate your support!
