concept   shinto shrines
culture   Japan
statement   Shinto shrines in Japan are places of worship and commonly visited for rituals, festivals, and prayers for good fortune.
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1 religious shrine Japan A place of daily worship and offering in households 1
2 religious shrine Japan Often located in public places and maintained for communal worship and reverence 1
3 religious shrine Japan Commonly found in homes and public spaces, often adorned with offerings and used for prayer and meditation. 1
4 religious shrine Japan Commonly found in households and public spaces, and are often adorned with flowers and incense as a form of daily worship. 1
5 shinto shrine Japan Considered sacred and important cultural landmarks 1
6 shinto shrine Japan Often visited for purification rituals and prayers 1
7 shinto shrine Japan Associated with the indigenous Shinto religion and customs 1
8 shinto shrine Japan Used for traditional ceremonies and festivals 1
9 shinto shrines Japan Shinto shrines are important religious and cultural sites in Japan, often visited for festivals and ceremonies 1
10 shinto shrines Japan Shinto shrines are commonly visited by people to pay respect to kami (gods or spirits) and to participate in traditional rituals. 1
11 shinto shrines Japan Visitors to Shinto shrines often cleanse themselves with water and make offerings of money or prayers at the altar. 1
12 shinto shrines Japan Shinto weddings and traditional ceremonies take place at Shinto shrines, and these events are an important part of Japanese cultural and religious life. 1
13 shinto shrines Japan Visitors to Shinto shrines often participate in Omikuji (fortune-telling paper strips) and Ema (wooden plaques for writing wishes or prayers). 1
14 shinto shrines Japan Shinto shrines are associated with specific rituals for New Year's visit (Hatsumode) and other seasonal festivals, which are widely observed in Japan. 1
15 shrine Japan A place of worship and pilgrimage, often associated with specific deities or ancestors. 1
16 shrine Japan Shrines are places of worship and are often visited to pay respects or make offerings to deities or ancestors. 1
17 shrine Japan Shrines are places of worship and reverence, often dedicated to specific gods or ancestors. 1
18 shrine Japan Shrines are places of worship and often dedicated to specific gods or spirits, and are common in Japan and India. 1
19 shrine Japan Shrines are commonly found throughout Japan and are often associated with Shinto religious practices. 1
20 shrine visit Japan Common to cleanse hands and mouth before entering the shrine 1
21 shrine visit Japan Respectful to bow before the shrine 1
22 shrine visit Japan Visiting shrines during New Year's to pray for good fortune 1
23 shrine visit Japan Tossing a coin into the offering box for good luck 1
24 shrine visit Japan Quiet and respectful behavior while within the shrine premises 1