[ReggieRed]

Guys,

Has anyone else in the UK received this? Kind of a strange email...

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Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Rika Saitoh, I am a Shinto priestess of Hachiman shrine in Japan . It is in Nara Prefecture and it was founded more than 1300 years ago for the protection of the old Nara capital. I found your address on your web page, which I found by following a link from Yahoo(I¡Ç(Bs web site.
I am sending mail to you in relation to a trip I am making to the UK this autumn. This is in connection with the proposal to establish a UK Shinto Shrine.

Please see this site for details...

http://ukjinja.spaces.live.com/

In this regard I was interested to learn from the internet about your dojo and that you house a "kamidana" in it.
I was wondering if it would be possible for me to visit the dojo and perhaps carry out a service for you while I am in the UK .

I think that important for the spiritual upkeep of the "Budo".

If you are interested in this opportunity, I would be glad if you could send me a reply to this address. Once we have agreed on the nature of the visit, we can discuss dates and details.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Rika Saitoh
Chief priestess of Shinto shrine

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[Rithlilky]

If this is a scam, it has to be the most bizarre one in history.
Most strange, is that I was not aware that there are any Jinjya outside of Japan?
I'm inclined to think it warrants further investigation.

[Vokbeelllicky]

Scott, check your PM's.

[cigsstorenick]

Guys,

Has anyone else in the UK received this? Kind of a strange email...

I'm actually acquainted with Rika via Tim Takemoto's ShintoML list on Yahoogroups. Nothing I've read from her there would suggest she's any sort of a kook. She's been interested for at least a few years in the idea of bringing Shinto to the UK.

-Beth

[eliniaguilefp7m]

Most strange, is that I was not aware that there are any Jinjya outside of Japan?

There are shrines in other countries, including the USA.

http://www.tsubakishrine.com/

Interesting blog (I just skimmed it). She talks about preferring not to use the term Shinto because of negative connotations. Still, I can't tell you whether all this is genuine or not.

Edit: I am very slow.

[M1iFiNmC]

Nevermind, please ignore

[topcasinobonua]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Rev. Barrish - he is a very interesting and engaging person.

[Pinkman]

ShintoML at Yahoogroups.

There she includes her shrine affiliation as Guji of Uetsukihachiman-jinja.

-Beth

[mitiaycatq]

Guys,

Has anyone else in the UK received this? Kind of a strange email...

Funny, I recall many moons ago when I was looking for employment in Japan there was an offer in the Kansai area (I don’t remember if it was Nara or not) for an UK citizen to be trained as a Shinto priest in order to open up a Shrine on the English mainland. I wonder if this is related by any chance? Judging from his website he is obviously very interested in English culture.

[loikrso]

English mainland

British. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

[Cabinanteerip]

Whatever. Land of limies.

[QWNPdpr5]

Whatever. Land of limies.

"The term Limey evolved into a verb 'to lime' which means to hang out. The British sailors "Limeys" would hang out in the urban areas when off-duty and patronise the local prostitutes." ... in case anyone didnt know.

From the same wikipedia article (remember I didnt say it) :

"Americans who use the term English instead of British, or vice versa are often regarded as unknowledgeable"

[SerycegeBunny]

That's 'cause I dun didn't get me no learnin'

[freeringsf]

That's 'cause I dun didn't get me no learnin'

"You must spread some Knowledge around before giving it to xvikingx again."

[Preorbtat]

Judging from his website he is obviously very interested in English culture.

That's 'cause I dun didn't get me no learnin'

...explains the inability to tell male shinto priest from female shinto priestess too...

[Rufio]

"You must spread some Knowledge around before giving it to xvikingx again."

Heh heh heh... very clever Scotty.

[imawlBoli]

"The term Limey evolved into a verb 'to lime' which means to hang out. The British sailors "Limeys" would hang out in the urban areas when off-duty and patronise the local prostitutes." ... in case anyone didnt know.

From the same wikipedia article (remember I didnt say it) :

"Americans who use the term English instead of British, or vice versa are often regarded as unknowledgeable"

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Kenshi again.