EMA Japanese Shrine Wood Plaques for Making a Wish

This is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshipers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i (願意), meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose.



Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially.



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Mini Food Making Kits in Japan

Mini Food Making Kits in Japan http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/cooking-and-baking-kit.html

Japanese Shrine Wood Plaque Samukawa Shrine In by VintageFromJapan

This is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshipers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i (願意), meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose.



Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially.





********This Ema is from Samukawa Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a Shinto shrine. The shrine is located on the bank of the Sagami River, about eight kilometers from the river’s mouth. This is a wood plaque in year of pig, Heisei period. 







It measures about 15 x 8.5cm x 1 cm. It is February in the 7th year of the Heisei era (= 1995).




Japanese Shrine Wood Plaque Samukawa Shrine In by VintageFromJapan

sushi + doughnut = sushido

sushi + doughnut = sushido

Summer Stickers by MINDWAVE Japan

These are really cute Japanese sticker flakes. 105 summer stickers in total in 10 different styles and 10 of each sticker with 5 bigger stickers. Each sticker has different patterns with hand fan, soda, watermelon, beer, wind chime, sandals, straw hat. so cute stickers!!




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It is called "summer selection peaceful seal ochugen" by MINDWAVE (Chūgen (中元), also Ochūgen (お中元), is an annual event in Japan on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, when people give gifts to their superiors and acquaintances. One of the three days that form the sangen (三元?) of Daoism, it is sometimes considered a Zassetsu in the Japanese calendar. Originally it was an annual event for giving gifts to the ancestral spirits.)

These are perfect for scrapbooking, card making or any project you can think of!

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Hand Fan 1 Hundred Verses by Sen No Rikyu

This is simple yet elegant! There are One Hundred Verses by Sen No rikyuu (1522-1591) on this hand fan . The colors are pink and black. The wood is bamboo.

Sen no Rikyu the noted tea master, wrote 100 verses of poetry imparting moral wisdom about life. These teachings have been intricately engraved onto this classic shudei teapot by one of the finest engravers in Japan today.

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Onigiri Rice Ball Case and Mold Set Stripes and Dots Red Green White

Onigiri Rice Ball Case and Mold Set Stripes and Dots Red Green White

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These are cute onigiri rice ball cases. These are small so perfect for kids! These may be originally intended to be used for onigiri (rice balls) but they are perfect for small snacks like mini crackers, candy etc.

You can also make onigiri rice balls by this as onigiri rice ball molds.

Each holds 140 ml. The are about 8.5 cm wide by 4 cm tall.

I would wash by hand and I wouldn't use in the microwave.

Temperature ranges from -20 ~ 120 degrees Celsius. 

Cute Cutlery Set Spoon Fork Chopsticks

Cute Cutlery Set Spoon Fork Chopsticks

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This is a cute set! It is from a series called "hungry frog club. The set comes with a fork, a spoon, a set of chopsticks and a hard case.

It says not to use in dishwasher or dish dryer.

wood plaques with sayings in Japan at etsy

wood plaques with sayings in Japan at etsy

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This is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i (願意), meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose.

Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially.

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Lucky Cat @etsy Japanese Fabric

Lucky Cat @etsy Japanese Fabric 

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This is very beautiful fabric! There are many black and white colored lucky cats (Maneki-neko) on a chocolate brown background. Usually lucky cats bring money lucks to people as Japanese believe. 


It measures about 110 x 100 cm or 1 yard.

The edges are unfinished. It is 100% cotton.

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Hina Doll Heads From Japan at Etsy.Com

This is meant to be used to make dolls for Hina Matsuri or Japan's doll's festival. This would be perfect to make your own doll or to use in mixed media etc.



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About Hina Matsuri

Platforms with a red hi-mōsen are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (雛人形, hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. The custom of displaying dolls began during the Heian period. Formerly, people believed the dolls possessed the power to contain bad spirits.





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Cute Cutlery Set for Bento Lunch Fork Spoon Chopsticks Cute Animals YELLOW

Cute Cutlery Set for Bento Lunch Fork Spoon Chopsticks Cute Animals YELLOW http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cute-Cutlery-Set-Spoon-Fork-Chopsticks-Bento-Box-Accessories-Yellow-Light-Blue-/141304746114

This is a cute set! It is from a series called "many friends". The set comes with a fork, a spoon, a set of chopsticks and a hard case.

It says not to use in dishwasher or dish dryer.