A kannushi (神主, "divine master (of ceremonies)", originally pronounced kamunushi), also called shinshoku (神職, meaning "employee/worker of kami"), is a...

often confused with miko, there are also women among the kannushi (Shinto priests). The kannushi wear clothing different from that of the miko. The traditional...

all the defrocked bettō and shasō were told to become "shrine priests" (kannushi) and return to their shrines. Monks of the Nichiren sect were told not...

characterized by the presence of a torii A kannushi (right) wearing a jōe A kaguraden A kamidana A kannushi during a wedding Katsuogi (poles perpendicular...

is not uncommon for the clergy to be female priestesses. The priests (kannushi) may be assisted by miko, young unmarried women acting as shrine maidens...

is called a kannushi (神主, lit. "Master of the kami"), originally pronounced kamunushi, sometimes referred to as a shinshoku (神職). A kannushi is the person...

long-abandoned practice saw miko engage in sexual intercourse with a kannushi, who would represent the kami. Any resulting child would be considered...

1971 in Asaminami, Hiroshima, Hiroshima) is a Japanese voice actor and kannushi. He is the member of TAB Production. Gen in Barefoot Gen and Barefoot Gen...

at the entrance to the main shrine of Kasuga Taisha. A Kannushi waves Onusa at a car Kannushi holding onusa seemingly made from sakaki branches Aspergillum...

and jinja public shrines. The latter are staffed by priests, known as kannushi, who oversee offerings of food and drink to the specific kami enshrined...

that they are made by people who work at the shrines or temples: Shinto Kannushi or Buddhist Hōshi. To create the shuin, the writer presses down one or...

District, Miyagi, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, singer, YouTuber, and kannushi. He is nicknamed Eiko-chan (英孝ちゃん, Eikō-chan) and Kati (カティ). As a lyricist...

shakaku-ranked Shinto shrines in Japan. Commonly, shinkan were officially appointed kannushi. According to the 1884 Daijō-kan decree, shinkan is an official who has...

was a baton carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan, now used by Kannushi in formal settings. The saihai or sai-hai was a sign of rank and a signal...

fan-based shooter series" ever created. ZUN is also known as the Hakurei Kannushi (博麗神主), which is also the name he uses for his Twitter account. ZUN was...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

to martial artists, hakama are also part of the everyday wear of Shinto kannushi, priests who maintain and perform services at shrines. Hakama are worn...

typically a priest, nun, monk, pastor, imam, rabbi, fangxiangshi, or kannushi. This occupation continues to exist, and is referred to as an exorcist...

A kannushi (right) wearing a jōe...

presented to the kami (spirits or gods) by parishioners, shrine maidens or kannushi priests. The Japanese word tamagushi is usually written with the kanji...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

death in the family has occurred within the last year. Shinto priests (the kannushi) are expected to pay particular attention to avoid this kind of kegare...

Battle of Aizu. Katamori's life was spared, and he later became the head kannushi of the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine. He, along with his three brothers Matsudaira...

verification] 2 March 2012: A ceremony was held to celebrate the completion with a kannushi priest and 70 people from Tobu Group, construction, broadcasting and other...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...

Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...