Mastodawn

"If you ever saw the Studio Gibhli movie Totoro, you see a big camphor tree with a similar rope around it...." #Shinto #Japan #Korea

http://nembutsu.cc/2025/10/30/sacred-trees-in-japan-and-korea/

Sacred Trees in Japan and Korea

Sometimes when you travel in Japan, especially outside of Tokyo, you may come across like this: A large sacred tree at Kasuga shrine in Nara, Japan. Taken by me in July 2023. This is a large tree t…

Gleanings in Buddha-Fields

curious ordinary 3d ago

Torii marking the entrance to Awata Shrine, a small hilltop shrine in northern Higashiyama, Kyoto. #ToriiTuesday #Shinto #Japan

The Japan Times Oct 24

The first non-Japanese Shinto priest recognized by an official association talks about the past, present and future of his spiritual journey — and some of his favorite foods. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/10/24/our-lives/florian-wiltschko-shinto-priest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #shinto #shintoism #expats #mieprefecture #spirituality #hayaomiyazaki

Florian Wiltschko: ‘Shinto helps me understand and live within Japanese culture’

A Shinto priest from Austria talks about the origins of his spiritual journey and how he spends his days at a 355-year-old shrine.

The Japan Times

curious ordinary Oct 21

Sasuke Inari Shrine in Kamakura. #ToriiTuesday #Shinto #Japan

JapanTripIdeas Oct 20

🌸 Step into a world of tranquility at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo! 🌿 Surrounded by lush greenery, this Shinto shrine is a peaceful escape from the bustling city. 🙏 Don't miss the traditional rituals and serene atmosphere. #MeijiShrine #Tokyo #Japan #Shinto #TravelGoals #PeacefulRetreat https://www.japantripideas.com/en/kanto/tokyo/tokyo/attractions/shrines/meiji-shrine