Posts about shrine experience

What Is an Ema?

What is an ema? Learn the meaning, history, and etiquette of Japan’s wooden prayer plaques, and how to write one at a shrine.

What Is a Goshuin?

What is a goshuin? Learn the meaning, history, and etiquette of Japan’s sacred calligraphy stamps, and how to collect them respectfully.

What Is Omikuji?

What is omikuji? Discover the meaning, types, and etiquette of Japan’s fortune-telling paper, and how to experience it at shrines and temples.