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Events and Other News

February 12, 2010

ISF （インターナショナル・シントウ・ファウンデーション）主催
2010年2月 日本語による神道文化入門講座
「節分祭」

ISF Shinto Open House - April, 2010 in Washington DC
Learn more about traditional Japanese culture and Shinto through performances of ikebana (flower arranging), sacred dance, and music. The performances will be followed with a presentation, lecture and question and answer session.

Details to be announced soon

National Cherry Blossom Festival 2010

The ISF will be at the Sakura Matsuri (street festival) again this year. Please visit us at our booth on
Saturday April 10th
11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location:       
Pennsylvnia Avenue
Washington DC
National Cherry Blossom Festival
2009 photos


Photo: Flikr by cliff1066

 

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Recurring Events

Shichigosan Ceremony
Shichigosan, which means “7-5-3”, is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Heian period of Japan (794-1185). Every November in Japan, parents take their 3 and 5 year-old boys and 3 and 7 year-old girls, dressed in their best traditional Japanese kimono to local shrines to receive divine blessings. This charming event remains one of the happiest memories of childhood.

Slideshow - 2007 Washington DC

New Year Prayers
Start the new year with a traditional Shinto prayer wishing for family happiness, safety and prosperity.

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington DC
The NCBF is held annually in Washington DC in honor of friendship between Japan and the United States and springtime. The famous and beautiful cherry trees were gifted to the US by Japan in 1912 by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo.

Wedding Ceremony
The ISF has held several traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about this beautiful Shinto tradition.