Chinowa Kuguri, Japan's oldest religious tradition, will be celebrated from 4 to 9 p.m. July 12 at the Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, the Shinto shrine at 1239 Olomea St.

The Chinowa Kuguri, a rejuvenatation ritual that involves stepping through a large ring made of reeds, is the only one to be conducted outside of Japan. The Chinowa ring will be specially crafted with ti leaves.

Parking available at Damien Memorial School with free shuttle service.

Information: 721-2935 or www.e-shrine.org.