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Yamamoto Yukitaka

96th-generation Guji of Tsubaki Ōkami Yashiro (1923–2002) and pioneer of Shinto's overseas mission.

Definition

Yamamoto Yukitaka (1923–2002) was the 96th-generation Guji of Tsubaki Ōkami Yashiro, one of Japan's prominent shrines dedicated to the kami of industry and agriculture. He significantly contributed to the spread of Shinto outside Japan, especially as the founder of Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America. His leadership at Tsubaki Ōkami Yashiro helped maintain traditional Shinto rituals while also adapting them for a Western audience, illustrating the interplay of globalization and cultural preservation in modern Shinto practices.

Etymology

The name 'Yukitaka' combines elements meaning 'happiness' (幸) and 'tall' or 'noble' (隆), reflecting qualities often valued in Shinto leadership.