Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2026.6.30

 The last day of June. It was fine.

On June 30 there is a shinto ritual called "Nagoshi no oharae" at shrines. There is a custom called "Chinowa kuguri" passing through the straw ring built in front of the main hall. The route is first counterclockwise, second clockwise, third counterclockwise saying mantra.

Last Sunday I went to Enoshima shrine and did this. This is a ritual to cleanse away the grime accumulated over the past six months.

It is the full moon tonight. 

I overworked till 9:30PM or so and came home around 11:30 PM and saw the beautiful strawberry moon.