To celebrate the growth and well-being for young children.
Gokitō/Gokigan | Life Milestone
Shichigosan (Children’s Blessing for ages 3, 5, 7) 七五三To celebrate the growth and well-being for young children.
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Hatsumiya Mairi (Baby Blessings) 初宮詣To celebrate the birth of a newborn.
Gokitō/Gokigan | Life Milestone | Yakudoshi
Yakuyoke/Yakubarai (Blessing for the Ages of Misfortune/Yakudoshi) 厄除け・厄祓い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*).
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13 Mairi (Age 13 Celebration) 十三詣A celebration for boys and girls who turn 13 years of age.
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Kanreki Iwai (Age Celebration) 還暦祝いFor continued good health and longevity for those aged 60, 69, 76, 79, 87, 89, 98, and 99.
Safety and Success blessing ceremony to install a Kamidana and purify the Dōjō
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Seinen-sai (Coming of Age Celebration) 成年祭To commemorate the coming of age for newly adult men and women.
For promoting good health and recovery from illness.
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Kekkon Shiki (Wedding Ceremony) 結婚式A traditional Shinto wedding ceremony.