If you've been a follower of this blog, you'll know how much Japanese Shrines and Temples mean to me. And you'll also know why this blog post was an opportunity I certainly did not want to miss.
Every temple has a story to tell, but there are rare moments in its history that deserve recognition—even more than the temple itself—and today is all about one of those rare moments.
Travel has quite the talent for turning ordinary moments into memories—whether we are alone or in the company of others. In my trip to Japan I created a lot of memories with my best friend and, during that time, I've learned that the moments we remember the most are not the ones we've planned for, but the ones that caught us off guard. A kind gesture, a brief connection... Those are the memories that leave a quiet mark and stay with us forever.
Shinto: The Kami Spirit World of Japan by Sokyo Ono does not try to impress you with complexity—it quietly opens that door in your mind where curiosity stirs and, before you realise it, you're thinking differently about the spiritual world behind everyday Japan.