Shimenawa
It is a sacred rope made with rice straw or hemp. It is often used to mark a territory and purify the sacred space.
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Chozuya
It is a traditional practice to cleanse negativity by washing hands at temples and shrines.
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Oharai
It is a cleansing ritual where an individual or community's negativity is cast away. This ritual is performed especially during festivals.
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Omamori
It is a Japanese good luck charm that contains prayers written on paper. Carrying an Omamori close to you is believed to protect you from misfortunes and evil spirits.
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Candle-burning
The practice of candle-burning rituals is performed during the Obon festival to guide spirits home and to their ancestral altars.
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Mori Shio
It is another Japanese traditional way to ward off evil spirits. Placing a pile of salt at the main entrance of a house door can absorb negative energy and create a harmonious living space.
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Burning incense
According to ancient Japanese practices, burning incense is believed to drive away negative energy.
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