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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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/qmKB0qV

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌕✨ Celebrate Tsukimi – Japan’s Moon-Viewing Festival! ✨🌕 月見 Tsukimi, meaning “moon-viewing,” is a centuries-old Japanese custom honoring the beauty of the mid autumn moon and giving thanks for the harvest. #moon #tsukimi #moonviewing #fullmoon #japanese #autumn #shinto #inari #Japan

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🌙 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.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

✨ 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.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

✨ Fundraising Auction: October 2, 2026 – A Day with Rev. Izumi We have extended the auction for another 4 days! The auction will end on September 23, 2026, at 6 PM Pacific Time. ➡ buff.ly/YJumepB #fundraising #shinto #nonprofit #auction

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📣 Join Team Kitsune as an On-Site Volunteer! We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us this November! Our event will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Carson, CA. 📋 Find all the details and sign up here: buff.ly/d0leya2 #california #losangeles #shinto

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

✨ Fundraising Auction: October 2, 2026 – A Day with Rev. Izumi Meet Rev. Izumi and learn about Shinto in person! You will also have the opportunity to join an exclusive Cinema and Television event connected to the Hollywood industry. ➡ buff.ly/ne1Lui8

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Have you ever had an in-person Shinto experience? ⛩ Join us on November 15th for our IN-PERSON event in Los Angeles! Don’t miss this RARE opportunity to experience the blessings of Gokitō or join us for Aki-matsuri and our Member Gathering! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 15th 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🍂 2026 Aki-matsuri 🌾 秋祭り 🌾 Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony 🍂 It is the time you show your gratitude to Kami-sama! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 🕓 Time: 4 PM (Pacific) 📍 Location: 21906 Arnold Center Rd., Carson, CA #shinto #autumn #california #Thanksgiving #losangeles

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Help us to re-establish a public Shinto Shrine in Los Angeles, California! ⛩ Monthly and yearly Support Tiers are now available on Zeffy! ➡️ buff.ly/VOUV94k All contributions made with Zeffy will count toward our reward system. #shinto #inari #fundraiser #crowdfund #losangeles #california

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our 2026 April and June Tsukinami-sai archive videos are finally ready. We are still working hard to catch up on the rest of our archive videos. Thank you for your patience and support! April Tsukinami-sai ➡ buff.ly/GUqKuVB June Tsukinami-sai ➡ buff.ly/u8ue3YV

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

2026's 節分祭 Setsubun-sai archive video link is finally ready! We are still working hard to catch up on the rest of our archive videos. Thank you for your patience and support! ➡️ buff.ly/bc945Tt

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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. youtu.be/ZoT70dBVd

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📣 Save the Date! 📣 ⛩ Join us on November 15th for our IN-PERSON event in Los Angeles! Experience Gokitō blessings during this RARE opportunity, and join our Member Gathering! More details coming soon!

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🏔️ 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. Mountains play a vital role in our world. #mountainday #yamanohi #mountain #shinto #inari #nature

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🔥 Bonfire Update! 🔥 We've added brand-new Mini designs to Bonfire! Our latest designs are available in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. Pick your favorite on T-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, or long-sleeve shirts. ➡️ buff.ly/N29Ae5D

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Please join us Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 PM (Pacific) for the second of our two ceremonies marking the 81st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Attacks. buff.ly/yO5IPu6 #shinto #inari #shintoinari #memorial #atomibomb #hiroshima #nagasaki #peace #worldpeace

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Please join us Wednesday, August 5th at 4:10 PM (Pacific) for the first of our two ceremonies marking the 81st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Attacks. buff.ly/vyiJKcu #shinto #inari #shintoinari #memorial #atomibomb #hiroshima #nagasaki #peace #worldpeace

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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/GmpPgdU

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We have caught up on a few more of our archive videos! Our February, March, and July 2026 Tsukinami-sai archive videos are finally ready. We are still working hard to catch up on the rest of our archive videos. Thank you for your patience and support! February Tsukinami-sai ➡ buff.ly/c8bXt5T

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Kamidana 神棚 , or "deity/spirit-shelf", is a miniature household Shinto shrine designed to enshrine a Kami-sama. It allows individuals to engage in Shinto practices and invite blessings of safety, prosperity, and good fortune into their daily lives. #shinto #inari #kami #kamidana

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🌊 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 more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe, supplies food for billions of people, enables global travel and trade, and... #marineday

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

December 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is finally ready! We sincerely apologize for the long wait, and thank you for your patience as we work hard to catch up on all of our archive videos. buff.ly/tBCHq7E #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #ceremony #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🌌✨ 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

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Omamori お守り comes from the Japanese word mamoru 守る, meaning to protect. Omamori are small pouches woven from silk thread. They are intended to bring blessings such as safety, success, health, or happiness. Modern versions include stickers, cards, or creative shapes unique to certain shrines.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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/3JDRywY

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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/oiLG0wI #shinto #nature #japan #summer #spiritual #ceremony #inari #JapaneseTradition #shintoinari #japanese

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

☀️ Geshi ☀️ 夏至 ☀️ Summer Solstice ☀️ Today is Geshi, the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight is at its longest. In Tokyo, there are nearly five more hours of daylight than at Tōji, the winter solstice. #summer #summersolstice #solstice #geshi

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📣 If you live in the USA, there is still time to send your Hitogata and Katashiro by express mail to ensure they arrive at our shrine office by June 27th! ✉️ Follow our simple step-by-step guide to participate: buff.ly/KQpB55f #shinto #nature #japan #summer #spiritual #ceremony #inari

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

November 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is finally ready! We sincerely apologize for the long wait, and thank you for your patience as we work hard to catch up on all of our archive videos. buff.ly/Kp4MQMB #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #ceremony #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 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. We offer both in-person and remote volunteer opportunities,... #losangeles #volunteer

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

October 2025's Tsukinami-sai archive video is finally ready! We sincerely apologize for the long wait, and thank you for your patience as we work hard to catch up on all of our archive videos. buff.ly/93AMr3Z #shinto #ShintoShrine #inari #shintoinari #japan #japanese #tsukinamisai #crowdfunding

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📣 Reminder! Please make sure your Hitogata and Katashiro reach our shrine office no later than June 27th! ✉ Don’t forget to submit the application form as well! Follow our simple step-by-step guide to participate: buff.ly/BB3D9Mk

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Please join us on June 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for June'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/xeUpITq #shinto #inari #JapaneseTradition #nature #shintoinari #japan

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Thank you for supporting us! ありがとうございます！⛩️ We sincerely appreciate the support we have received from our global Shinto Inari Kai community since the Shrine opened in 2017. Throughout significant global changes, we have grown and learned together.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🎏 Happy Children's Day! 🎏 Today, on May 5th, we celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of all children. We hope every child grows up strong, joyful, and surrounded by love! ❤️ Children’s Day in Japan began as 端午の節句 Tango no Sekku — one of the five traditional seasonal festivals (節句 Sekku).

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Purify and recharge your spirit for the summer! We are accepting applications for the 2026 Nagoshi-no-Harae until June 27th! Please make sure your Hitogata and Katashiro arrive at our shrine office by then. Nagoshi-no-Harae is a yearly ceremony to cleanse ourselves of the misfortune and ...

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Please note that our May Tsukinami-sai 月次祭 will not be livestreamed, as Rev. Izumi will be in Japan at that time. A recording will be added to our video archive at a later time, and we will notify you once it is available. 🎥 Even so, we hope you can take a moment on that day to pray to Kami-sama..

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

An Ofuda 神札 is a sacred talisman inherently connected to the Kami-sama. It is often made of rice paper and/or 檜 Hinoki wood (Japanese Cypress). Depending on the Kami-sama connected to the Ofuda they can bring different blessings, such as good fortune, happiness, safety, success, or good health.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Renew Your Commitment to Our Planet! ❤🌏 Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7 PM (Pacific) for our annual Earth Day Ceremony, "Dear Earth” 地球感謝祭, as we come together to honor and express gratitude to Mother Nature! buff.ly/igGQkZi #earth #earthday #planet #water #plants #environment

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Please join us on April 1st at 7 PM (Pacific) for April'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/iRhIjZT

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⛩ Join the Kitsune Club Rent Support Division! ⛩ We have the opportunity to establish a permanent, dedicated Shinto Shrine in Los Angeles! In March 2027, we’ll celebrate our 10-year anniversary, and we hope to celebrate this achievement together in our own permanent shrine. #losangeles #california

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🔥 Bonfire Update! 🔥 We’ve added new designs and brand-new items, including: 🔸 2026 Year of the Fire Horse mug 🔸 Torii Gate design available on shirts, bags, and more 🔸 Shrine logo items, including a water bottle, a mug and shirts ➡️ buff.ly/pQMyyHn #crowdfund #kitsune #shirt #clothing #mug #shinto

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🌸 Happy Spring Equinox Day! 春分の日 / 彼岸の中日 🌸 Today is Shunbun no Hi 春分の日, the Spring 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.

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us on March 21th at 7:30 PM (Pacific) for 初午祭 Hatsuuma-sai! 初午 Hatsuuma is a very important day at Inari Shrines. It is said that Uka-no-mitama-no-kami, also known as Inari Ōkami-sama, descended to Mt. Inari on the first Horse Day in the second month, in the year 711 AD (和銅4年). #hatsuuma

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Please join us on March, 20th at 7 PM (Pacific) for 祈年祭 Kinen-sai and 春祭 Haru-matsuri. 🌸 We will celebrate the new season by showing our respect and gratitude. We communicate our determination to succeed, and achieve our goals, as well as asking Kami-sama's blessing for a bountiful harvest, ...

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Good News! All Juyohin requests are now fully caught up, and processing will be fast this month. 📨 Please note that Rev. Izumi will be in Japan between April and May, so during that time, Juyohin shipping will be delayed again. buff.ly/yYZvNtC #shinto #inari #omamori #ema #shintoshrine

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Shinto Inari @shintoinari.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Please join us for our annual Irei-sai on March 10th at 7 PM (Pacific). We will pray to bring peace to the spirits of the victims and families who lost loved ones in 2011's Great East Earthquake and Tsunami in Tōhoku, 2016's Kumamoto earthquakes, 2024's Noto Earthquake, and all others affected ...

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