LIVING WITH KAMI

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This page will periodically be updated with new books and resources.

If you have a recommendation (add or remove), please email me at: livingwithkami@gmail.com!

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General Online resources:

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• Encyclopedia of Shinto (old version &  new version) : by Kokugakuin University.

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The Kokugakuin Encyclopedia is the best go-to resource on Shinto online

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• Glossary of Shinto (comprehensive and more accurate) by Kokugakuin University, the authority of Shinto studies

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• Nippon.com’s articles about Shinto aspects by Rev. Toya Manabu, Jinja Shinto Shinto priest and scholar

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• Kami no Michi, by Rev. Yukitaka Yamamoto (online version availible - please click the link)

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• Jinja Honcho (english & japanese) : The official website of Jinja Honcho (Association of Shinto Shrines)

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• JAANUS (Japanese Architecture and Art Net User System) : An art and architecture encyclopedia, with entries for everything related to these subjects, including kami, bosatsu, or shrines.

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• Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture : Free online access to article from multiple publication, like Asian Ethnology or Japanese Journal of Religious Studies. 

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• Shinto Shrines of Japan : A Blog Guide

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Kojiki (Yamato mythology book) and Izumo Fudoki (Izumo mythology book) Online

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• Kojiki (English, Chamberlain translation)

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• Part of Kojiki, and Izumo Fudoki in Manga form

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• Kojiki, in anime format focusing on Kamiyo chapters (Kami age)

General Shinto Reading List (Books) 

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• Japanese-English, Shinto from an International Perspective, by Yamaguchi Satoshi

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• Japanese-English, A visual guide to Shinto by Yamaguchi Satosh

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• A New History of Shinto by John Breen and Mark Teeuwen 

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• The Wisdom of Ise Jingu by the Sara Project

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• Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan’s Ancient Religion, by Joseph Cali & John Dougill

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•  Year in the Life of a Shinto Shrine, by John K. Nelson

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• Shinto : Meditations for Revering the Earth, by Stuart D. B. Picken

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• Shinto : A Celebration of Life, by Aidan Rankin 

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• Shinto: The Way Home by Thomas P. Kasulis

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• The Catalpa Bow by Carmen Blacker

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• A Social History of the Ise Shrines, Divine Capital by Mark Teeuwen and John Breen

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Kojiki (Yamato mythology book) and Izumo Fudoki (Izumo mythology book) books with recommended translation: 

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• Kojiki by Donald L. Philippi

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• Izumo Fudoki by Michiko Yamaguchi Aoki

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Inari Faith Reading

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• The Fox and the Jewel, by Karen A. Smyers 

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•  Shusse Inari America Shrine’s FAQ

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Izumo Taishakyo Reading

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• Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii’s website About section

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Konko Faith Reading

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Online sources

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• Konkokyo HQ English Website

• KCNA (Konko Church of North America) website

• Konkokyo International Center

• Konkokyo International Center Blog

• Konkokyo Kokugakuin (Faculty of Shinto Studies) article

• Konkokyo Wikipedia article

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Books Officially Published by Konkokyo Headquarters

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• Kyoten Konko Daijin Oboegaki: Memoirs of Konko Daijin

• Kyoten Oshirase-goto Oboe-cho: Record of Revelations

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(These books were the diaries of spiritual and mundane experiences with Tenchi Kane no Kami and other kami-sama )

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• Kyoten Gorikai I: Teachings of Konko Daijin I

• Kyoten Gorikai II: Teachings of Konko Daijin II

• Kyoten Gorikai III: Teachings of Konko Daijin III

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(These books are teachings recorded by many different people who recieved them from Konko Daijin as he did toritsugi mediation. These are not meant to be read as strict dogmatic teachings- but rather gudiances to help develop our own personal faith and connection to Tenchi Kane no Kamisama. You will notice many teachings contradict because they were for each individual person’s life and situation.)

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• Konko Daijin: A Biography

• Voice of the Universe: Selected teachings of Konkokyo

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(The Voice of the Universe is the English version of Tench Wa Kataru: Konkokyo Kyoten-sho published by Konkokyo Headquarters in 1989, It is a collection of about 400 passages selected from the Konkokyo Kyoten Gorikai: Teachings of Konko Daijin I, II, and III. )

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• The Founder of the Konko Faith (manga)

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Independently Published Books by Konkokyo Ministers 

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• Shine from Within (An introduction to the Konko Faith) 

• Selected Teachings of Konko Daijin (with contemporary explanations)

• A Single Drop of Rain by Rev. Masato Kawahatsu

• Beyond heavenly paradise is Airaku, the dimension beyond by Rev. Soichiro Otsubo

• Live With Faith by Rev. Yoshiaki Fukuda

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Order Konkokyo books here! or email kic@konkokyo.or.jp for inquiries
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Facebook groups

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• Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America FB group

• Inari Faith International group 

• Shinto, Religion of the Forest group 

• Konkokyo group

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English-speaking Shinto Priest Online Contact List

​*You must show proper respect and etiquette when contacting the priests below*

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[There are more priests present in USA and Canada, please email me at livingwithkami@gmail.com for details. This is the list for priests active online and will respond to emails and inquiries]

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East Coast USA Area

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[Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia state regions] Rev. Kuniko Kanawa Ko Shinto priestess, contact her at: https://www.atelierkanawa.com/

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[Illinois State] Rev. Masanori Takeuchi, Konkokyo Shinto priest at Konkokyo Chicago Shrine: chicagotakeuchi@gmail.com

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West Coast USA Area

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[Washington State] Rev. Koichi Barrish, Shinto priest at Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America:  Kannushi@tsubakishrine.org

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[Oregon State] Rev. Andrew Uzunoe, Konkokyo Shinto priest at Konkokyo Portland Shrine: 

Konkospirit@live.com 

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[California State] Rev. Izumi Hasegawa, Shinto priestess at Shusse Inari Shrine of America: http://shusseinarishrine.org/contact

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Japan

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[Kanagawa Prefecture] Rev. Olivia Bernkastel, Shinto priestess at Konkokyo Yokosuka Shrine: livingwithkami@gmail.com

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Shrine websites with an English section

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Overseas shrines

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• Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America (Granite Falls, WA)

• Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu/Kotohira Jinsha

• Wakamiya Inari Shrine

• Daijingu Temple of Hilo Hawaii

• Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (Oahu/Honolulu)

• Shusse Inari Shrine of America (Los Angeles, CA)

• Kamunabi Ban'yu Ko Shinto Shrine (Maryland, USA)

• Shinto In Europe 

• San  Marino Jinja

• Konko Shrines Overseas Directory (24 shrines)

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Japanese shrines (Total: 66)

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 List compiled by Gary Cox of Inari Faith International: (http://facebook.com/groups/inarifaith)

Most Shinto shrine websites do not have English sections, however, a growing number do.  This is a running list of shrines with English website sections and links to them:

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Asakusa Jinja: http://www.asakusajinja.jp/english/

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Atsuta Jingu: http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/en/intro/

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Daishogun Hachijinja: http://www.daishogun.or.jp/english.html

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Dazaifu Tenmangu: http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/en

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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha: http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/english/index.html

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Fushimi Inari Taisha: http://inari.jp/en/

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Hakozaki Hachimangu: http://www.hakozakigu.or.jp/pdf/english.pdf

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Haneda Jinja: http://www.hanedajinja.com/english/

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Heian Jingu (translation bar on the far right) : http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/

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Hie Jinja: http://www.hiejinja.net/en/

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Hirano Jinja: http://www.hiranojinja.com/home/english-page

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Hiro Hachiman Jinja: http://hirohachimanjinja.or.jp/english

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Hirota Jinja: http://www.hirotahonsya.or.jp/english.html

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Hiyoshi Jinja: http://hiyoshi-jinjya.jp/english/

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Hokkaido Jingu: http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/eng/

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Ikimi Tenmangu: http://www.ikimi.jp/en/

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Imamiya Jinja: http://www.imamiyajinja.org/eng/

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Inata Jinja: http://www.inatahime.jp/10.html

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Ise Jingu: http://www.isejingu.or.jp/en/

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Ishidu Jinja: http://ishidu-jinja.main.jp/english.html

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Isonokami Jingu: http://www.isonokami.jp/english.html

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Itsukushima Jinja: http://www.en.itsukushimajinja.jp/

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Jonangu: http://www.jonangu.com/english.html

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Kamigamo Jinja: http://www.kamigamojinja.jp/english/

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Kanda Myōjin: http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/what/

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Kasama Inari Jinja: http://kasama.or.jp/english/

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Kasuga Taisha: http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html

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Kenkun Jinja: http://kenkun-jinja.org/english/

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Kitano Tenmangu: http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php

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Konkokyo Yokosuka Shrin: https://konkokyo-yokosuka.com/

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Kugenuma Fushimi Inari Jinja: http://fushimiinari.com/kugenuma-fushimi-inari-shinto-shrine/

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Kumano Hongu Taisha: http://www.hongutaisha.jp/english/

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Kunozan Toshogu: http://www.toshogu.or.jp/english/

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Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Jinja: http://www.gokoku.or.jp/en/

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Matsunoo Taisha: http://www.matsunoo.or.jp/en/

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Meiji Jingu: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html

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Minashi Jinja: http://minashijinjya.or.jp/english.html

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Miyajidake Jinja: http://www.miyajidake.or.jp/dl/pdf/booklet.pdf

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Miyako Jinja: http://www.miyako-jinja.com/english.html

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Naminoue Gu: http://naminouegu.jp/english.html

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Nobeno Jinja: http://www.nobeno.jp/english

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Nogi Jinja: http://www.nogijinja.or.jp/english/

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Nonomiya Jinja: http://www.nonomiya.com/eng.html

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Okino Gu: http://okinogu.or.jp/?language=english

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Ooasahiko Jinja: http://www.ooasahikojinja.jp/e/

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Oomi Jinja: http://oomijinja.jp/history/index2.htm

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Oomiwa Jinja: http://oomiwa.or.jp/english/

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Oosaki Hachimangu: http://www.oosaki-hachiman.or.jp/pop/index.html

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Ootori Jinja: http://www.otorisama.or.jp/english.html

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Owari Sarutahiko Jinja: https://www.sarutahiko-jinjya.net/pdf/panf_e.pdf

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Seta Tamagawa Jinja: http://www.setatamagawajinja.jp/english.html

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Shimogamo Jinja: http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english/

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Shiramine Jingu: http://shiraminejingu.or.jp/english/

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Shoin Jinja: http://eng.shoinjinja.org/

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Shusse Inari Jinja: http://inarijinja.net/index_e.html

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Sukunahikona Jinja: http://www.sinnosan.jp/english.html

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Susa Jinja: http://english.susa-jinja.jp/

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Tamasaki Jinja: http://www.tamasaki.org/tamasaki_english/index.html

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Tamatsukuri Inari Jinja: https://www.inari.or.jp/shamusho/english/

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Tokiwa Jinja: http://www.komonsan.jp/for-english/

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Tokyo Daijingu http://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/english/index.html

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: http://www.tsurugaoka-hachimangu.jp/

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Yasaka Jinja: http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/

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Yasui Konpiragu: http://www.yasui-konpiragu.or.jp/en/

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Yushima Tenmangu: http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/eng-page/english.htm

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Yutoku Inari Jinja: https://www.yutokusan.jp/en