{"id":85039,"date":"2021-11-09T18:42:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T09:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=85039"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T05:37:41","slug":"anzan-omamori-japanese-amulets-safe-childbirth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/anzan-omamori-japanese-amulets-safe-childbirth\/","title":{"rendered":"Anzan Omamori: Japanese Amulets for Safe Childbirth and their Traditions in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In shrines and temples of Japan, you\u2019ll find <strong><em>omamori<\/em>, or amulets, of all kinds<\/strong>. While some places of worship may have their specialty, like this <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okayama-kibitsu-shrine-momotaro\/\" class=\"ek-link\">shrine that is dedicated to \u201cPeach Boy\u201d Momotaro<\/a>, most places will carry good luck charms for health, wealth, love, safety, and education. Surprisingly though, the traditions around pregnancy and birth are still so prevalent that <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000012.000029931.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">over 90% of pregnant women carry an <strong><em>anzan omamori<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which is an amulet for safe childbirth. There is even a scene in the movie <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Koizora_(film)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><em>Koizora<\/em> (\u604b\u7a7a, Sky of Love) <\/a>where the character played by Haruma Miura went to lengths to obtain an <em>anzan omamori<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why when I found out I was pregnant, I made a point to look for an <em>anzan omamori<\/em> at every shrine I went to. I ended up collecting half a dozen of them and stumbled onto the <strong>most prominent shrine in Tokyo for safe childbirth<\/strong>. After all, I was having my first child, and I wanted to do everything I could to feel less anxious and more prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-an-omamori-and-how-do-you-use-them\">What is an Omamori and How Do You Use Them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-the-history-and-traditions-of-obiiwai-the-safe-birth-ceremony\">The History and Traditions of Obiiwai, The Safe Birth Ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-inu-no-hi-and-what-do-dogs-have-to-do-with-pregnancy\">What is Inu no Hi and What Do Dogs Have to Do with Pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-suitengu-the-shrine-for-fertility-pregnancy-and-children-s-health\">Suitengu: The Shrine for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Children\u2019s health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-other-notable-shrines-that-carry-the-anzan-omamori\">Other Notable Shrines that Carry the Anzan Omamori<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-get-to-suitengu\">How to Get to Suitengu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-an-omamori-and-how-do-you-use-them\">What is an Omamori and How Do You Use Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally translated,<strong> omamori <\/strong>(\u5fa1\u5b88 or \u304a\u5b88\u308a)<strong> is something that protects<\/strong>. These are amulets sold at Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines at about \u00a5300 to \u00a51,000 per amulet. After entering a temple or shrine, you\u2019ll generally see the main building first where people give a prayer. Right next to it on either side will be the temple or shrine office called the <em>Shamusho <\/em>(\u793e\u52d9\u6240). This is where you will find display samples of all the different types of <em>omamori<\/em> you can purchase. Below are the common types of <em>omamori<\/em> which you can find easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Kaiun<\/em> (\u958b\u904b), good fortune or general good luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Yakuyoke<\/em> (\u5384\u9664\u3051), to ward off evil or bad luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kenko<\/em> (\u5065\u5eb7), good health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Gakugyo-joju <\/em>(\u5b66\u696d\u6210\u5c31), success in studies or passing exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>En-musubi<\/em> (\u7e01\u7d50\u3073), the love fortune to help you find a partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kotsu-anzen<\/em> (\u4ea4\u901a\u5b89\u5168), traffic safety for drivers, travelers, and commuters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Syobai-hanjo<\/em> (\u5546\u58f2\u7e41\u76db), prosperous business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kin-un appu <\/em>(\u91d1\u904b\u30a2\u30c3\u30d7), increase money luck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no strict rules on how many you can buy or keep on you. Though generally, people put the amulet in a location that is related to its purpose. For example, a <em>Gakugyo-joju<\/em> <em>omamori <\/em><strong>for the sake of success in studies might be tied to a school bag<\/strong> or kept in the pencil case, whereas a <em>Kotsu-anzen omamori <\/em>for <strong>traffic safety could be hung on the rearview mirror in a car<\/strong>. It is also possible to buy an <em>omamori<\/em> for someone else so that you may bring it back as gifts for friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth-related&nbsp;<em>omamori<\/em>, it\u2019s more of a specialty, and you may not find it at every shrine you set foot into. In addition, there are specific rituals and items involved in traditions related to pregnancy, so not every shrine and temple are prepared to offer these services. But first, let\u2019s take a look at the traditions of ensuring a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery of a child in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02101530\/Omamori_Meiji-Jingu.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese shrine goers at Meiji Jingu buying Omamori \" class=\"wp-image-85042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02101530\/Omamori_Meiji-Jingu.jpg 828w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02101530\/Omamori_Meiji-Jingu-500x279.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shrine goers at Meiji Jingu purchasing <em>Omamori<\/em> and drawing <em>Omikuji<\/em> (fortune paper)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-the-history-and-traditions-of-obiiwai-the-safe-birth-ceremony\">The History and Traditions of Obiiwai, <strong>The Safe Birth Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The custom of <strong><em>obiiwai&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>(\u5e2f\u795d\u3044)&nbsp;ceremony is believed to have existed during the Heian period (794-1185). The ancient <em>Kojiki<\/em> Records of Ancient Matters recounts the story of Empress Jingu, who wrapped a belly band around her body when she went to conquer the Three Hans, hoping that she would not give birth along the way. This tradition was originally performed by the imperial and warrior families and only became popular among the general public in the Edo period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Edo Period, the&nbsp;<em>obiiwai<\/em>&nbsp;ceremony has been carried out&nbsp;<strong>for women who are five months pregnant.<\/strong>&nbsp;Prayers are said for safe childbirth, and&nbsp;<strong>a belly wrap or maternity belt<\/strong>, usually a long white cloth, is wrapped around the mother-to-be\u2019s belly as the pregnancy enters a more stable stage. Medically speaking, belly wraps provide support for the mother and child. But, more importantly, the psychological effects remind the pregnant mother to be more aware and move carefully, thus having a safe pregnancy. This tradition is still performed by <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000012.000029931.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">over 60% of pregnant women by visiting a shrine or temple on&nbsp;<strong><em>inu no hi<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>(\u620c\u306e\u65e5),<strong> the Day of the Dog<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-inu-no-hi-and-what-do-dogs-have-to-do-with-pregnancy\">What is Inu no Hi and What Do Dogs Have to Do with Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having smooth and uncomplicated births and large litters is why dogs are the symbol of safe childbirth and fertility. Amongst all of them, the most famous one is perhaps <strong><em>Inu Hariko <\/em><\/strong>(\u72ac\u5f35\u5b50). You will see this adorable dog character on pregnancy-related amulets, <em>ema<\/em> (\u7d75\u99ac), which are wooden plaques for writing wishes, greeting cards, and all sorts of maternity products. As the word for dog in Japanese, <em>inu<\/em> (\u72ac), shares the pronunciation of a specific date on the traditional Japanese calendar <em>inu<\/em> (\u620c) (which occurs every 12 days), <em>inu no hi<\/em> (\u620c\u306e\u65e5) is an auspicious day to conduct ceremonies and prayers related to pregnancies. You might find certain prominent shrines for childbirth particularly crowded on those days, such as Suitengu Shrine in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1175\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102007\/Omamori_Inu-Hariko.jpg\" alt=\"Goshuin (shrine seal) and wooden wish plaque from Tokyo shrine, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102007\/Omamori_Inu-Hariko.jpg 1175w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102007\/Omamori_Inu-Hariko-500x340.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102007\/Omamori_Inu-Hariko-1024x697.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inu Hariko printed on a Goshuin (shrine seal) and Ema (wooden wish plaque)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-suitengu-the-shrine-for-fertility-pregnancy-and-children-s-health\">Suitengu: The Shrine for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Children\u2019s health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the traditions around pregnancy are still widely practiced, not all shrine carries out these ceremonies. However, one that does is&nbsp;<strong>Suitengu<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u6c34\u5929\u5bae)<strong>, one of the most renowned shrines in Tokyo.<\/strong>&nbsp;This shrine is<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>often bustling on weekends, with couples praying to be blessed with kids, expecting mothers, and families bringing their month-old little one for&nbsp;<em>Omiyamairi (\u304a<\/em>\u5bae\u53c2\u308a), the Shinto equivalent of a christening ceremony. Not only can you find&nbsp;<em>Anzan Omamori<\/em>&nbsp;at Suitengu, but there is also a maternity belt with the shrine\u2019s blessing seal print on it available called a&nbsp;<em>Misuzu obi&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;(\u5fa1\u5b50\u5b88\u5e2f). In addition, if you are trying to conceive, you can find an even more rare item called a&nbsp;<em>Kosazuke Omamori<\/em>&nbsp;(\u5b50\u6388\u3051 \u304a\u5b88\u308a), which is a &#8220;Child Giving&#8221; amulet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" data-id=\"85044\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102251\/Omamori_Suitengu-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese traditional shrine\" class=\"wp-image-85044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102251\/Omamori_Suitengu-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102251\/Omamori_Suitengu-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102251\/Omamori_Suitengu.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Suitengu, the most prominent shrine for childbirth blessings in Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" data-id=\"85092\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04132418\/Omamori_maternity-belt-1-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"omamori from shrines in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04132418\/Omamori_maternity-belt-1-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04132418\/Omamori_maternity-belt-1-500x319.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04132418\/Omamori_maternity-belt-1.jpg 1175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Examples of maternity belt cloth with Suitengu Shrine&#8217;s official seal as well as other items related to childbirth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-other-notable-shrines-that-carry-the-anzan-omamori\">Other Notable Shrines that Carry the Anzan Omamori<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself searching for an&nbsp;<em>Anzan Omamori<\/em>&nbsp;but don\u2019t have time to go to Suitengu specifically, some other significant shrines and temples carry it as well. After discovering that I was pregnant, I first went to the major places of worship I knew in Tokyo:&nbsp;<strong>Sensoji Temple, Hie Shrine, and Meiji Jingu<\/strong>. I only realized afterward that there were places like Suitengu dedicated to pregnancy and childbirth. When I had a short trip to Kyoto, I stopped by&nbsp;<strong>Kinkakuji Temple<\/strong>&nbsp;and was able to find an&nbsp;<em>Anzan Omamori<\/em>&nbsp;as well. With a healthy amount of these amulets in my possession, perhaps a little too many, I sailed smoothly through my entire pregnancy, and I did, in fact, have an easy birth and a very healthy baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides buying multiple amulets, it is also possible for you to buy them on behalf of someone else as a gift. So if you have an expecting friend and would like to surprise them with something special, look for an <em>Anzan Omamori<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if your wish of safe childbirth has come true, it&#8217;s custom to return to the same temple or shrine you purchased your omamori to burn it in the <em>otakiage<\/em> (\u304a\u711a\u304d\u4e0a\u3052) fire burn. For some, the omamori serves as a memento of the child&#8217;s birth \u2014 in which case, are kept as a precious keepsake.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image caption-align-center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection.jpg\" alt=\"Anzan Omamori from temples in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-85046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02102527\/Omamori_Anzan-collection-400x269.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A collection of <em>Anzan Omamori<\/em> from around Japan (Left to right are amulets from Kinkakuji Temple, Hie Shrine, Meiji Jingu, Sensoji Temple, and Suitengu Shrine)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-get-to-suitengu\"><strong>How to Get to Suitengu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Tokyo Station<\/strong>, it takes just 12 minutes on the Marunouchi and Hanzonmon subway lines to get to Suitengu. <strong>From Shinjuku Station<\/strong>, it takes 25 minutes on the Shinjuku and Hanzonmon subway lines to get to Suitengu. <strong>From Suitengu<\/strong>, you can also take the Asakusa line four stops north to see Sensoji Temple. If you take the Hanzonmon line west for six stops, it&#8217;ll get you to Nagatacho station which is right by Hie Shrine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1YqvelI7td4ACQLMouQ6AApD_gmS77jq3&amp;hl=en\" width=\"850\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>As expected with Japan, it takes great care to celebrate one of the most important things \u2013 life. From applying the maternity belt during the&nbsp;<em>Obiiwai<\/em>&nbsp;ceremony to carrying an&nbsp;<em>Anzan Omamori<\/em>, and finally the&nbsp;<em>Miyamairi&nbsp;<\/em>for the newborn, each step is an appreciation and care for the beginnings of life. As traditions are carries on, so does the love through generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In shrines and temples of Japan, you\u2019ll find omamori, or amulets, of all kinds. 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