The other day, I visited Ise-Shrine. There were obviously more visitors than last year. Shikinen-Sengu must give Japanese interest in Ise-Shrine. Though I also respect Buddhism and Christianity, I found that Shintoism is the best religion …

The last 20 years are called “the period of Rice” and the next 20 years are called “the period of Gold.” The former has peace and stability. The latter has prosperity and development. In my image, the former is deflation and the latter is …

The most important ceremony will be held on the night of October the 2nd. The soul of Amaretasu-Oomikami will be moved from the old building to the new one at the ceremony. I will be invited and take part in it in formal suit.

Ise-Jingu is the greatest shrine in Japan. It has a history of about 2,000 years. This year, it will have a big ceremony, Shikinen-Sengu, which takes place once every twenty years. A completely same new shrine building is built next to the…