The Spirit of Shinto
Finding Nature and Harmony on Japan's Sacred Path
Will be published approx. on 20. May 2025
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-4-8053-1840-9 (ISBN)
Description
An immersive look at Japan's indigenous religion and how it can impact daily lives.
In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and bestselling author Hector Garcia (Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and The Book of Ichigo Ichie) offers an engaging introduction to the history, principles, and continuing influence of Shintoism in Japan. Garcia takes readers on a time traveling journey to witness Shinto's rich history and enduring cultural influence firsthand, as well as to discover ways Shinto can help us find harmony with nature and each other as we navigate our daily lives.
This unique book provides:
A fun, accessible introduction to Shintoism, including its history, mythology, gods, symbols, shrines, and rituals, beginning with a captivating time travel adventure
Insight into Shinto's influence in the West, particularly through popular anime, manga, and video games, highlighting its presence in contemporary culture
Practical "life lessons" on integrating Shinto concepts into everyday life to find harmony with nature and foster a deeper respect for others
An examination of how Shinto rituals and symbolism can refresh the human spirit and offer guidance for personal growth
Garcia's book underscores the things we all seek-a world that values and preserves nature and respects all living beings. Whether you're passionate about Japanese culture and spirituality or intrigued by its representation in anime and manga, this book is a compelling read that connects past and present in meaningful ways.
In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and bestselling author Hector Garcia (Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and The Book of Ichigo Ichie) offers an engaging introduction to the history, principles, and continuing influence of Shintoism in Japan. Garcia takes readers on a time traveling journey to witness Shinto's rich history and enduring cultural influence firsthand, as well as to discover ways Shinto can help us find harmony with nature and each other as we navigate our daily lives.
This unique book provides:
A fun, accessible introduction to Shintoism, including its history, mythology, gods, symbols, shrines, and rituals, beginning with a captivating time travel adventure
Insight into Shinto's influence in the West, particularly through popular anime, manga, and video games, highlighting its presence in contemporary culture
Practical "life lessons" on integrating Shinto concepts into everyday life to find harmony with nature and foster a deeper respect for others
An examination of how Shinto rituals and symbolism can refresh the human spirit and offer guidance for personal growth
Garcia's book underscores the things we all seek-a world that values and preserves nature and respects all living beings. Whether you're passionate about Japanese culture and spirituality or intrigued by its representation in anime and manga, this book is a compelling read that connects past and present in meaningful ways.
Reviews / Votes
"If you're curious about Japanese culture, or if like me you've been drawn to the spiritual atmosphere of shrines, this book is a wonderful starting point. It doesn't try to be exhaustive, but it opens a door. For me, it deepened the meaning behind the experiences I've had in Japan, and gave me new ways to appreciate the rituals, symbols, and harmony that Shinto brings into daily life." -@Raikeehime "Surprisingly refreshing, not just another dry overview of religion, but a gentle guide into how nature, ritual, and harmony weave into everyday life...[it] doesn't demand you adopt beliefs, but offers invitation: to respect nature, respect each other, and live more intentionally." -Kids R. Us Blog "In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and author Hector Garcia offers an engaging introduction to the history, principles, and continuing influence of Shintoism in Japan. Garcia takes readers on a time-travelling journey to witness Shinto's rich history and enduring cultural influence firsthand, as well as to discover ways in which it can help us find harmony with nature and each other as we navigate our daily lives." -Asian Art NewspaperMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
including 40 b&w images and 16 pages of color images
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-4-8053-1840-9 (9784805318409)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2025
Tuttle Publishing
€15.49
Available for download
Persons
Award-winning author Hector Garcia has lived in Japan for over two decades and has published many books on Japanese traditions and popular culture. His popular blog kirainet.com led to his internationally successful book A Geek In Japan. Along with Francesc Miralles, he is the co-author of several international bestsellers including Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, The Book of Ichigo Ichie and The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way.
Translated by:
Russell Calvert has a masters degree in translation studies from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). He has 25 years TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) experience, including posts at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) and Salalah College of Applied Sciences (Oman). He was the subtitler, translator and interpreter for the 2012 Mecal International Short Film Festival of Barcelona.
Translated by:
Russell Calvert has a masters degree in translation studies from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). He has 25 years TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) experience, including posts at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) and Salalah College of Applied Sciences (Oman). He was the subtitler, translator and interpreter for the 2012 Mecal International Short Film Festival of Barcelona.