Archive List for Amusement(Festivals, Shrines, Temples, Gardens)

Omiki (Divine Sake)

Omiki is the sake that is offered to the kamis in Japanese Shintoism. The word “Omiki” is a beauti […]

Otoso is an auspicious sake that is drunk on New Year’s Day to ward off evil spirits and wish for long l […]

Omikuji is a lottery that is drawn at shrines and Buddhist temples to predict good or bad fortune. The word &# […]

Sekku is a calendar derived from the ancient Chinese theory of yin-yang and the five elements, which has taken […]

Dondoyaki is a fire festival that takes place on January 15th. According to the lunar calendar, January 15th i […]

During the New Year’s season, you may see “Shimenawa” displayed at the entrance. In Japan, t […]

“Kagami-mochi” is a traditional Japanese New Year’s decoration in which mochi(rice cakes) ar […]

“The Seven Gods of Good Fortune” are the seven gods believed to bring good fortune in Japan. The s […]

December 25th is Christmas. It is the feast of the birth of Jesus Christ. At the First Council of Nicaea in 32 […]

In fact, there are no strict rules (manners) for visiting shrines. Prayer is more important than etiquette. Ou […]