Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20182 min readAutumn Grand Ceremony & 120 Years Anniversary!This November 3rd, 2018, we held our Autumn Grand Ceremony (Shuuki Reitaisai) and the 120th year anniversary of our shrine’s founding in...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20185 min readThis past month of July — Nagoshi no Oharae, Tanabata, flooding, heatwave, and lantern matsuriI am surprised that the month is almost already over, and what a month it has been. I had been meaning to write since the year end...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20188 min readCeremony day at Konkokyo Hongo ShrineThis article will be a little different than my usual informational style, it is a more of an experience day to share! I hope you will...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20187 min readHinamatsuri 雛祭り: Doll’s Festival on Girls DayHinamatsuri is today, March 3rd! Or, depending on your timezone, has already passed. While some may be enjoying the view of their dolls,...
