Japanese
SpanishOmikuji - Written oracle -
Omikuji are written oracles, obtained by drawing lot in which the good luck or bad luck of event is indicated through praying at Shinto shrine or Buddhist temples. One’s overall fortune can range from outstanding to average to bad, covering various aspects of life such as academics, business, marriage proposals, and victory or defeat.
At New Year, most people visit shrines, and enjoy drawing Omikuji, however, rather than drawing Omikuji to actually learn about their fortune. Omikuji are written on long narrow paper and usually are tied to tree after being read in hopes that their prayers will be answered.
