❄️ Tōji ❄️ 冬至 ❄️ Winter Solstice ❄️ Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, when the sun sits at its lowest point in the sky. In Japan, this day is known as Tōji, a seasonal turning point that signals the gradual lengthening of days ahead. #tōji #winter

📣 REMINDER! 📣 Join us as we welcome the New Year together! We’re seeking volunteers to help us with our Pop-up Shrine in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. This is a rare opportunity to experience Shinto up close, and help create a meaningful community event! #inari #shinto #Japaneseculture #volunteer

📣 REMINDER! 📣 Toshikoshi-no-Ōharae is just around the corner! ✨ We have noticed that many Hitogata and Katashiro have been sent to us without submitting the required online application form. If you have not yet completed the online application form, be sure to do so by December 24th. ⚠

📣 REMINDER! 📣 Help us bring our New Year’s ceremonies to life! We’re seeking volunteers to help us with our Pop-up Shrine in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. This is a unique chance to learn about Shinto firsthand while contributing to a meaningful community event! 📩 Sign up today! buff.ly/ZbJKxMN

Get ready for Toshikoshi-no-Ōharae on December 31st! ✨ We have already sent Hitogata and Katashiro to all Shrine Members. For members who need additional sheets, as well as for non-members, please download and print the Hitogata and Katashiro here: buff.ly/oJJTZzB #Shinto #Inari #Ceremony

This #GivingTuesday, we stand with the global movement of giving and gratitude! 🧡 Today, we invite you to join us in celebrating the spirit of giving. As a place of spiritual connection and cultural heritage, our shrine is devoted to nurturing harmony, well-being, and a sense of belonging ...

Volunteers needed for our New Year’s Ceremony! Sign up today to be part of this special event! 📩 Want to join us? Sign up here: buff.ly/kYw4uAH #newyear #losangeles #hatsumode #saitansai #oshogatsu #inari #shinto #Japaneseculture #volunteer #learn #tradition #shintoinari #gratitude

Please join us on December 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for December's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/VS2IvHu #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

💼🛠️ Happy Labor Thanksgiving Day! 勤労感謝の日 Today is Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrō Kansha no Hi). This national holiday in Japan is a time to respect and celebrate labor, and express gratitude to one another. It’s a day to acknowledge the ongoing efforts that sustain our lives. 🧡 #shinto #inari #labor

REMINDER! Pre-order your 2026 Good Fortune Calendar today! ⏳ Preorders close December 1st, so don’t miss your chance! This is print-on-demand, so don’t wait! Order now: buff.ly/xCvEQvc #shinto #inari #shintoinari #gratitude #Japan #japanese #goodluck #calendar #preorder #goodfortune #fortune

Pre-orders are now open for the 2026 Good Fortune Calendar! Prepare for a year of blessings with our bilingual Good Fortune Calendar featuring: ✅ Shinto ceremony dates ✅ Each Matsuri & event’s information ✅ Praying methods & etiquette ✅ Japanese Seasonal Holidays ✅ Lucky days #calendar #fortune

🌾 Reminder! Only a few days left until we celebrate Aki-Matsuri, our Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony! 🍂 📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 📍 Location: 21906 Arnold Center Rd., First Floor, Carson, CA 90745 🌸 Open to the Public! #akimatsuri #Thanksgiving #losangeles #shinto

🏮 Happy Culture Day! 文化の日 🏮 Today, Japan celebrates Culture Day (Bunka no Hi), a national holiday dedicated to honoring culture, the arts, and academic achievement. Across Japan, people enjoy festivals and art exhibits to celebrate creativity and learning. #culture #cultureday #bunkanohi #museum

⛩️ Crowdfunding Update! ⛩️ Thank you all for your incredible support for the WORLD’S FIRST Mobile Shinto Shrine! Together, we have already raised $10,000 toward our $50,000 goal to fully fund the Mobile Shinto Shrine! 🎉 🎯 Our next Milestone: $20,000! #fundraiser #zeffy #crowdfund #shinto #inari

🍂 2025 Aki-matsuri 🌾 秋祭り 🌾 Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony 🍂 !! It is the time you show your gratitude to Kami-sama !! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 📍 Location: 21906 Arnold Center Rd., First Floor, Carson, CA 90745 #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #ceremony #losangeles

Have you ever had an in-person Shinto experience? ⛩ Join us on November 9th for our IN-PERSON event in Los Angeles! Experience Gokitō blessings during this RARE opportunity, and join our Member Gathering! 📅 Date: November 9th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM #inari #shinto #japaneseculture #volunteer

Have you ever had an in-person Shinto experience? ⛩ Join us on November 9th for our IN-PERSON event in Los Angeles! Experience Gokitō blessings during this RARE opportunity, and join our Member Gathering! 📅 Date: November 9th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM #inari #shinto #japaneseculture #volunteer

Please join us on November 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for November's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/YEMBMEr #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

September 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is ready! 月次祭 Tsukinami-sai is a monthly ceremony where we remind ourselves of our feelings of gratitude to Kami-sama, the Nature Spirits and to ask for blessings. buff.ly/OQGgwgK #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #nature #shintoinari #japan #ceremony

🚨 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the in-person Aki-matsuri & Gokito in Seattle have been postponed. 秋祭りとご祈祷は延期になりました。 We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 📅 New dates will be announced at a later time. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

⛩ REMINDER: IN-PERSON Events in the Seattle Area (Bellevue) and Los Angeles! 📢 Important Notice for Seattle Participants The entry deadline for Shichigosan and other Gokitō ceremonies in Seattle is today, October 9th, at 12:00 PM (noon). #inari #shinto #japaneseculture #shichigosan #七五三 #japan

📣 Reminder! 🍂 2025 Aki-matsuri 🌾 秋祭り 🌾 Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony 🍂 Join us this Sunday, October 12th, to give thanks for this year’s blessings and pray for good fortune in the year ahead. This ceremony is open to the public! 📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

🌕✨ Celebrate Tsukimi – Japan’s Moon-Viewing! ✨🌕 月見 Tsukimi, meaning “moon-viewing,” is a centuries-old Japanese custom honoring the beauty of the mid autumn moon (中秋の名月Chūshū no meigetsu). We enjoy the beautiful moon, show our respect and gratitude, and make offerings to the moon. #moon #tsukimi

🍂 2025 Aki-matsuri 🌾 秋祭り 🌾 Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony 🍂 In Japan, Aki (Autumn) Matsuri have been held since ancient times in thanksgiving for the harvest. We thank Kami-sama for the harvests, prosperity, success, and connections we have received throughout the year, and ...

Please join us on October 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for October's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/xc1lXMV #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

⛩ REMINDER: IN-PERSON Events in the Seattle Area (Bellevue) and Los Angeles! ⚠️ Please note: the Los Angeles venue has changed! See updated location details below! ✨ Experience Shichigosan and various Gokitō blessings during these RARE opportunities, and join our Member Gathering! #shinto #japan

🌙 Happy Autumn Equinox Day! 秋分の日 / 彼岸の中日 🌙 Today is Shūbun no Hi 秋分の日, the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are perfectly balanced. In Shinto beliefs, when someone passes away, their spirit (Mitama 御霊) becomes a guardian of their family. #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

August 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is ready! 月次祭 Tsukinami-sai is a monthly ceremony where we remind ourselves of our feelings of gratitude to Kami-sama, the Nature Spirits and to ask for blessings. buff.ly/a9k8IoI #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #ceremony #shintoinari #culture #japan

✨ Respect for the Aged Day! 敬老の日 ✨ Today is Keirō no Hi, a national holiday in Japan and a special day to honor and appreciate the elders in our lives. We celebrate the wisdom, strength, and kindness they have shared with us throughout the years. Without our grandparents, we wouldn’t exist.

✨ Yakuyoke / Yakubarai 🍀 厄除け / 厄祓い ✨ In Japan, some ages are believed to be 厄年 Yakudoshi, “critical years” or "Ages of Misfortune" when challenges and difficulties are more likely to occur. #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari #kitsune #gratitude #shinto101 #misfortune

⛩ IN-PERSON Events in the Seattle Area (Bellevue) and Los Angeles! Experience Shichigosan and various Gokitō blessings during these RARE opportunities, and join our Member Gathering! #shinto #japaneseculture #volunteer #shintoinari #Japan #japanese #losangeles #seattle #washington #california

📣 Volunteers Needed for Our Events in Los Angeles and the Seattle Area (Bellevue)! We’re seeking passionate individuals to help us bring these events to life! This is a unique chance to learn about Shinto traditions firsthand while contributing to a meaningful community event! #shinto #volunteer

Please join us on September 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for September's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/AB0JNmD #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #shintoinari

⛩️ Crowdfunding Update! ⛩️ We’ve officially reached our second milestone! Thank you all for your incredible support of the WORLD’S FIRST Mobile Shinto Shrine! 🎉 So far, we’ve raised $8,899 toward our $50,000 goal to fully fund the Mobile Shinto Shrine! #shinto #inari #nature #shintoinari

July 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is ready! 月次祭 Tsukinami-sai is a monthly ceremony where we remind ourselves of our feelings of gratitude to Kami-sama, the Nature Spirits and to ask for blessings. buff.ly/We2rsEZ #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #ceremony #shintoinari #tradition #nature

Obon お盆 is a sacred time in Japan when the spirits of our ancestors (Mitama 御霊) return to visit, and we welcome and honor them with prayer, offerings, and family gatherings. 🙏 Traditionally, Obon lasts for several days, with different regions observing it in July or August. #shinto #inari #obon

🏔️ Happy Mountain Day! 山の日 🏔️ Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan that encourages people to reconnect with nature and appreciate the beauty and importance of mountains. #mountainday #yamanohi #mountain #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari #Japan

Please join us Friday, August 8th at 7:00 PM (Pacific) for the second of our two ceremonies marking the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Attacks. buff.ly/Zj415Ep #shinto #inari #shintoinari #memorial #atomibomb #hiroshima #nagasaki #peace #worldpeace

June 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is ready! The ceremony was held on June 3rd at Lopes Family Farms in Northern California. Since it took place outdoors, we’ve got a recording so you can see exactly what was happening throughout the ceremony. 🌿🎥 buff.ly/Qfzel0L #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari

Please join us Tuesday, August 5th at 4:10 PM (Pacific) for the first of our two ceremonies marking the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Attacks. buff.ly/2QH2Ccr #shinto #inari #shintoinari #memorial #atomibomb #hiroshima #nagasaki #peace #worldpeace

Please join us on August 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for August's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/WFx2bZv

2025's Irei-sai & Peace Prayer for the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Attacks 原爆犠牲者慰霊祭＆平和祈願祭 Join us on August 5th and 8th to pray for peace and remember those who lost their lives due to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 🕊 #hiroshima #nagasaki #peace #worldpeace #memorial

🌊 Happy Marine Day! 海の日 🌊 Today is Marine Day (Umi no Hi) — a national holiday in Japan dedicated to pay respect and showing gratitude for the ocean. The sea provides us with food, enables global travel and trade, and connects cultures and communities around the world. #marineday #uminohi #ocean

⛩️ Crowdfunding Update! ⛩️ With your amazing support, we’re moving closer to launching the WORLD’S FIRST Mobile Shinto Shrine! We’ve raised $6,394 so far! Our Goal: $50,000 to fully fund the Mobile Shrine. 😊

🌌✨ Tanabata – The Star Festival ✨🌌 Today is Tanabata 七夕, one of Japan’s most beloved festivals, held on July 7th! 🌟 According to legend, this is the only night when the stars 織姫 Orihime (Vega) and 彦星 Hikoboshi (Altair) —two lovers separated by the Milky Way— are allowed to meet. #Tanabata

Please join us on July 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for July's Tsukinami-sai 月次祭! This is our monthly ceremony where we show our respects, express gratitude, and communicate our wishes to the Kami-sama 神様 - the Nature Spirits. buff.ly/us6zqLk #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

Please join us on June 30th at 7 PM (Pacific) for our yearly Nagoshi-no-Harae ceremony! Let’s start the second half of the year together with renewed energy and clarity! 🧡✨ buff.ly/oXmVhYE #shinto #nature #japan #summer #spiritual #ceremony #inari

⛩️ Crowdfunding Campaign for the World’s First Mobile Shrine! ⛩️ Support our campaign by purchasing a T-Shirt, Hoodie or Tote Bag on Bonfire! Available in different sizes and colors! ➡️ Bonfire: buff.ly/BFEfmPi ✨Prices: T-Shirt: $24.99 Hoodie: $41.99 Tote Bag: $32.99 Large Tote Bag: $34.99

Less Than a Week to Go! ⏳ The deadline to send in your Hitogata and Katashiro is almost here! If you're in the U.S., you can still make it in time with Priority Mail. Be sure they arrive by June 27th! Details can be found on our website at buff.ly/4FfnfFN #shinto #nature #japan #summer #spiritual

📢 High School Students: Looking for Summer Volunteer Hours? We are offering unique summer volunteer opportunities here at the Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/qMhJPsQ #volunteer #volunteering #japaneseculture