We performed Irei-sai, a Sintō Memorial ceremony on Sunday, March 10th for the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011 and 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, 2018 Hokkaidō earthquake. Our ceremony was aired on abc TV and NHK as well as other media. Through experiencing a traditional Japanese ritual, the Shintō ceremony, more […]

We will hold a Shintō memorial ceremony on Sunday, March 10th for the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011. This ceremony will be performed as part of the “Love to Nippon” event. Please come and pray with us for the spirits of victims. When: Sunday, March 10th 12.00pm – 12.20pm: […]

We held Setsubun-sai on Friday, February 1st at Montessori International Academy (2717 South Halladay Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705).  After the ceremony, we provided Setsubun-no-Harai and Yakubarai for Yakudoshi (critical year) ceremonies. We also provided traditional ritual ceremonies for purifying and recharging the spirit. Please see below. And we provided Gokitoh ceremony of Yakubarai for Yakudoshi (critical year) […]

Setsubun (February 3rd) is New Years in the lunar calendar, it is the day a new season begins. From ancient times, the Japanese people have prayed for purification, and to be rid of the previous year’s Kegare. New Year’s rituals are for cleansing and refreshing of energy for their spirit. Kegare means “withered spirit.” During the year, the energy […]