My Earth Pilgrimage started to appear in my life since 2010
This journey has been guided by intuition, the country that has been calling me in that moment.
The people I meet, the nature I feel, the hearts I resonate with....
The surprises that far exceed the imagination are like a rainbow of living miracles.
I have performed dances in Japan and around the world,
I thank the earth, people, various beings, the universe, and all.
I have created a page that summarizes Amrita Asako's pilgrimage to the earth.
Please have a cup of coffee in your hand and enjoy.
As I was walking on the summit of Sigiriya Rock, something, like a very small memory, moved in my mind.
I slowly reached for the sky and then danced.
It was so unexpected. At the time, I had a low self-esteem, and although I had continued to teach rhythmic gymnastics, I could never have imagined myself dancing again.
But of course, I had no way of knowing, that soon later I would be traveling all over the world, from Africa to Greece, which went far beyond my own thoughts starting from this little trip to Sri Lanka.
2012
02/29
Mexico -Pyramid of the Moon, Tiotihuacan
A Pilgrimage through Time and Space, a Journey into Mayan Prophecy
Earth Pilgrimage
In February 2012, I made two “pilgrimages through time and space” in Mexico. The first was to dedicate a dance at the top of a mountain, and the second was to meditate with Dr. Hirohide Yanase and all the accompanying participants. In front of the coffin of King Pacal.
Hinako Sakaguchi and her friends participated in a ceremony of the Cree Tribe, a Native American tribe living in Saskatchewan, Canada. I was able to pray as a dancer for 4 days. It is a spectacular experience and it will take me 2 months to put it into words.
I gave a dedication dance to Mother Earth with “Thank you” and “I believe in you”. I thought I would never dance in front of people again, but I am just overflowing with gratitude for being given such an opportunity.
With Mr. Rikuro Miyai Shantan, Mr. Kisaburo Kawaguchi,
Tadayoshi Arai and everyone.
Collaboration with songs by Ms. Kazuko Takebayashi and dedication dance by me.
Dedication of the sacred rice of Ise, Isehikari, and the spirit of the country. Dedicated a CD of “Awa no Uta” (Songs of Awa) by Takumi Takemori. Dedication dance with “Aragusuku” by Dr. Naruchi and Fumiyo.
Dedication with crystal bowl player Naoe Moriya and jazz singer Kanae Sugisaki. Pilgrimage to the World Trade Center, Grand 0, and 9/11 Memorial Museum. Session with native drummers and singers at Atlantic Ave station in Manhattan.
Japan- Yamanashi-ken Yamanakako Koryu Plaza Kirara
FUJISAN Earth Festa WA2015
Event
With Ms. Kajuko Takebayashi, soprano singer, on the eve of the festival. At the main festival on the following day, October 17, improvising pianist Nori Arimoto performed with soprano singer Kazuko Takebayashi.
Visited Avery Toll Hill, Challis Well, White Spring, King Arthur’s Tomb, St. Paul’s Cathedral, River Seine, Avery Stone Circle.
Pilgrimage to Chalice’s Well and White Spring (with Rikuro Miyai Chantin and Midori Jennings)
Dedication dance at King Arthur’s Tomb. Pilgrimage to Avery Stone Circle.
Dedication dance at the Three Great Pyramids.
February 22 “Prayer for the Unification of Yin and Yang”.
Al-Ahzal Park, Al-Ahzal, Egypt (with ahmed)
Prayer offering at the Nile River.
Africa- JESUS MISECORDIEU Elementary School in Lome, Togo
International Peace Exchange in Togo
World Peace Activity
Visited JESUS MISECORDIEU Elementary School. Taught a lesson on love and peace, and “Awa no Uta” hand games, and gifting postcards with donation from the Wakewake Charity Project.
Participated in the inauguration ceremony of KPOGAN chief. February 23, gave sacred wine as an offering and danced with “Awa-no-uta” at the Eva Tribe Ceremony.
Songs by Angel Kumi, “Towa Naru Onmina” composed by Akira Nakakoji, “Towa Naru Onmina” composed by Takayuki Yamaguchi, “Towa Naru Onmina” composed by Takayuki Yamaguchi Performed with Takayuki Yamaguchi’s electric violin improvisation.
From November to December I toured India, dedicating dances in various places. Dedicated the “Awa no Uta” dance at the Ganges River in India. Kolkata Kali Goddess Temple, Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Krishna’s Birth Temple (Krishna Janmabhoomi) on a small hill in Mathura, Durg Mahal, Shundarbont National Park, India Gate, Rajghat
Danced in “Awa no Uta” at the Place of Prayer, Birla Residence, New Delhi.
Dedication Dance was held for two days, along with an exhibition of a model of the reconstruction of the main shrine of Takigawa Shrine. Profile video was shown.
Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Cathedral and the stone ball of the Southern Dixian Stone Culture. Dedication of the dance at the fountain behind the Los Ángeles Cathedral, where the Black Mary (La Negrita de los Ajenres) is enshrined (November 23).
On November 20, a dance to the tune of “Awa no Uta” was dedicated at the summit of Ilhas Volcano (Mountain of Thunder).
A sense of security and self-direction received from the Cree (Native Canadians)
Event
Event with Hinako Sakaguchi, storyteller and “Rainbow Warrior,” via zoom. Talk & dance performance. “Amano Kawa” with songs from the Facebook Live ‘Amano Kawa’.
A week-long pilgrimage to Lotus Garden in Asaka City, Kuromegawa River, Lake Yamanaka, Fujiasan Taijingu Shrine, Oshinohakkai, Toenji Temple Benzaiten, Chigasaki Eboshiiwa, and Chigasaki Eboshiiwa with Yori Nito and SHOGEN.
From 8/12 to 8/15, the dance traveled to various locations to dedicate the dance.
Izumo Grand Shrine. Dedication of the Akasha-Mai (meaning: empty sky dance) in the “Awa no Uta” performance. Pilgrimage to Ichihiru Shrine, dedication of Kuukumai at Rokkohime Shrine, Ikuta Shrine, Ijokono-jingu Shrine in Awaji Island, dedication of Kuukumai at Iwakami Shrine in Awaji Island, and pilgrimage to Shizunosato Park in Awaji Island.
Dr. Kazumasa Shiga, a doctor of engineering, and I conducted brain wave measurements during the dance. The following year, his book, “Miraculous 《Earth Resonance Wave Motion 7.8Hz》Harmonics” was published in the April issue of Mental Wellness.
Kimigayo Akasha-mai dedication at Oiwa Shrine and Atago Shrine from Oct. 17 to 19.
Asako Amrita’s improvised dance was given the name “Akasha-mai” from this period.
Tokyo Olympics “Thank You Message to Japan and the World”
World Peace Activity
Produced and distributed a video with Mr. Daniel Aviola, Honorary Consul General of Switzerland, and all those who gave their hearts and souls to the event.
Pilgrimage to the Atomic Bomb Dome.
August 9, dedicated and danced “Sirena” and “Kimigayo” at Karakaha Shrine; August 9, dedicated and danced “Awa no Uta” and “Kimigayo” at the top of Mt. Yayama.
Meteora, Kalambaka Hill, dedication of the “Awa-no-uta” and “Kimigayo” Kukai-mai
Amano Kawa” and ‘Amano Kawa’ void dance at Kastraki adrachti rock with aroma oil and salt
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in Meteora
Dedication of “Awa no Uta” void dance
August 8, Dionysos Temple, Delos Island, Greece: Offering of “Amano Kawa” with flower crowns and “Awa no Uta” void dance
August 12, CAVE, Antiparos, Greece: Dedication of “Awa-no-uta” void dance with holy water
Japan- Gunma Pilgrimage to Kirishaki-onsen and Kinyukan
Japan Alps Pilgrimage
Private Spiritual Ritual
November 23: Dedication of “Awa-no-uta” and “Kimigayo” Akasha-mai at the Imperial Grand Shrine, Mt. Pilgrimage to Zuiryuji Temple in Takaoka City
Pilgrimage to Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Takayama Shiryokudo (limestone cave), Koho Shrine, and Choshi Waterfall, and dedication of Akasha-mai (empty sky dance).
Dedication of “Over the Rainbow,” “Awa no Uta,” and “Kimigayo” Akasha Mai with cherry blossoms and gampi paper at Takigawa Shrine with Soho Machida, Yutaka Urakami, Itokyo, and Midori Shoko.
12/20
Japan- Smart Community Inage
Space Family Merry Christmas Event
Event
Dance performance to the song “Ave Maria” with gampi paper in hand.
July 18, dedicated “Awa no Uta” and “Kimigayo” Kukumai at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Malta Island. Pilgrimage to Jugantija Temple, Ta’ Pine Church, Gozo Cathedral, Schlendi, and Saltpans on Gozo Island.
After that, he made a pilgrimage to St. John’s Cathedral in Malta.
June 15 Participated in the Gyoja Festival.
El Ka Leem Om-Shalom” in the Ura Desert, with Eio Otomo, Tibetan bells, Uta singing bowl by Kaori Shigetomi Eureka, and Yoshiro Adachi, support by Kaori, and Eduka Adachi, dedicated the Akasha Mai dance.
“Awa no Uta” and ‘Kimigayo’ at Habu Himinemi Shrine
June 16th at OHSHIMA OCEAN SALT, dedication of Akasha Mai.
SIBUKI×Calligraphy×Sound collaboration LIVE performance at Tokyo
Event
Collaboration live performance by calligrapher Yugen Endo, SHIBUKI artist Kazuhiko Okurashita, and sound artist Yosuke Kawabata at Masumi Tokyo with President Yasushi Yokoo.
Dance performance collab with my “Ganpi Paper Dance”.
Dedication dance with song “Over the Rainbow” Koku mai.
11/29
Japan- Washi Shrine, Tokyo
Asakusa Washi Shrine ‘Tori-no-ichi’ Dedication
Public Spiritual Ritual
Performed with Yasushi Yokoo on the Ishibue flute, Isshukiri, and Nohkan. Dedication of Koku mai with the antlers of deer from Mt. Omoji. (Rings by Tomoko-san and Ishibue flute by Eizuko-san also joined us)
Offering of Kokuu-Mai (Void Dance) with Yasushi Yokoo, accompanied by Ishibue, Hitofushigiri, and Nōkan flutes, holding the antlers of a deer from Mt. Daimonjiyama.
Looking back now, I see that the conversations I had with the people I met on the trip were like a brilliant light shining through the door of my heart.
People who were surprisingly straightforward in communicating yes, no, feelings, and sensations...
They inspired me by their daily habit of internal feeling and their responsibility for their own joy.
The owner of a souvenir shop in India looked up at the sky and said to me simply, “I will think about tomorrow with God.
I was moved by his readiness to surrender everything to God and his maturity in accepting things.
He said, “This ceremony is also a ritual to humble men who seek outward power over women and all life and its creators...”
Chief Kenetch told me during the men's Sundance ritual, in which they prayed without water or food for four days.
I wanted to stay connected to the prayers of the indigenous people who have been performing the ritual for thousands of years, balancing the consciousness of the earth under the changing circumstances of time.
I also wanted to always be aware of my own outward swinging of the heart and return to it.
In Africa, I saw people who had been in a bad mood before, but in the evening they came home with smiles on their faces and said, “See you later, good night! I saw people who had been in a bad mood earlier in Africa, but in the evening they went home with smiles on their faces.
It was as if I saw a way of being that does not live in the past, and I saw a way out to a multidimensional world.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the beautiful people I met on my pilgrimage, to the cultures of the world, and to the sacred earth that is interwoven with prayer.
Earth is a beautiful planet where we can feel and help each other under the grace of God.
Prayers to Mai
My journey for eternal truth will continue!
