A kannushi (神主, "divine master (of ceremonies)", originally pronounced kamunushi), also called shinshoku (神職, meaning "employee/worker of kami"), is a...
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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...
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Shinto shrine (section Kannushi)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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long-abandoned practice saw miko engage in sexual intercourse with a kannushi, who would represent the kami. Any resulting child would be considered...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Eiko Kano (category Kannushi)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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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...
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typically a priest, nun, monk, pastor, imam, rabbi, fangxiangshi, or kannushi. This occupation continues to exist, and is referred to as an exorcist...
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presented to the kami (spirits or gods) by parishioners, shrine maidens or kannushi priests. The Japanese word tamagushi is usually written with the kanji...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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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...
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Matsudaira Katamori (category Kannushi)
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...
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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...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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Shinto shrines Shinto architecture Twenty-Two Shrines Practices Festivals Kannushi Miko Music Ritual dance Ritual incantations Ritual purification See also...
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