For promoting plentiful and nourishing harvests.

For promoting safety and success in a new business location.

To promote box office success for movie productions.

For continued blessings of one’s Dōjō for an additional year.

For continued good health and longevity for those aged 60, 69, 76, 79, 87, 89, 98, and 99.

A traditional Shinto wedding ceremony.

Yakudoshi for women are at age 19, 33, 37, and 61, for men are at age 25, 42, and 61. All of these ages are Kazoedoshi (Eastern Age*).

To promote and grant fertility.

For promoting safe and healthy delivery.

In Japan, we have the tradition to receive blessings by the Shinto priest before we start filming to pray for safety and success for the film. It makes the crew’s bond stronger as well.

To strengthen one’s current romantic relationship.

To encourage and/or help find new relationships.