Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20185 min readAutumn in Japan: A season of the moon, ancestors, and godsIt is now Autumn in Japan, one of the most important seasons of the year. There are four big events, starting with Shubun no Hi (Autumn...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20188 min readTotal Solar Eclipse: A regale of the Yayoi people, Amatsukami and Ama no IwatoAs the Total Solar Eclipse was a great event taking place across North America, I thought it would be the perfect time to write about the...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20186 min readSacred Items Series: Kagura suzuIn Japanese spiritual practices, such as Shinto, Jinja Shinto, Konkokyo, Onmyoudou, and more — there are various sacred and ritual items...
