Shinnyo Kawai

Shinnyo Kawai

History

Shinto priest of Ise Shrine. Inspired by Shinto beliefs about how man should live in harmony with Nature, and deeply concerned about the problems of pollution, Kawai became a priest of Ise Shrine in 1975. With his clear diction and ready wit, he has become a popular speaker in Japan.

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Shinnyo Kawai

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In Between Mountains And Oceans
In Between Mountains And Oceans
Himself
Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.