Our VIP members of Shinto Inari Kai, as well as those who have requested Gokitō, will receive a Naorai package. These packages contain Tessen.
Tessen were offered to Kami-sama. By consuming the Tessen, you deepen your connection and strengthen your bond with Kami-sama and you may receive a portion of Kami-sama’s power.
Upon receiving your Naorai package, please eat it, use it in your cooking or offer them at your own Kamidana. If there are dietary or health concerns, you can also share or gift the food to others.
Rice（米）
It can be added when cooking your rice. It can also be used as offerings for your own Kamidana.
Salt（御祓塩）
Use for purification, or in cooking. It can also be used as offerings for your own Kamidana.
Kelp（昆布）
Use in cooking, for example in miso soup or rice, to enrich the flavor with umami. (The white powder is natural sea salt.) It can also be used to make dashi and may be eaten afterwards. In addition, it can be offered at your own Kamidana.
Dried Seaweed（わかめ）
Add directly to miso soup, or soak in cold water for about 10 minutes (or warm water for 5 minutes) before using it in salads or miso soup.
Note: Dried seaweed expands to about ten times its original size.
Beans（豆）
Use for offerings or purification. They can be eaten as they are or cooked with rice. Traditionally, you eat the number of beans equal to your kazoedoshi (Eastern age) plus one.
Sake（酒）
May be consumed directly or used in cooking. It can also be used as offerings for your own Kamidana.
Mochi（餅）
Roast or microwave the mochi for about 5 seconds. Avoid overheating, as it may become inedible. You can enjoy it in the following ways:
Tea（お茶）
Enjoy hot or cold.
Shrine Members can also find some helpful Closing Talks in our Members Archive.
November 1, 2022 – Offerings at Home
November 1, 2021 – Offerings
