Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20188 minShinto and LGBT+ culture: Connected from the ancient to modern era Throughout the years and even now, I have often been asked the view Shinto holds in regard to LGBT+ people and culture. As someone who is...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 201812 minShinto and Sexuality: A gift of lifeWith the recent ban on adult content on Tumblr, it has given way to a lot of discussion about adult content online and what is or isn’t...
Olivia BernkastelDec 21, 20182 minAutumn 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 minAutumn 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...