Reishu Sakuma

himorogi 神籬

A temporary dwelling place prepared to invite the kami during a rite, usually made by standing an evergreen such as sakaki. The sakaki at the center of a ground-breaking altar is one example.

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Oct 16, 2026Prayer Rooted in Daily Life

Why Sakaki Belongs on the Kamidana — Its Origin in the Kojiki and How to Care for It at Home

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