{"product_id":"meiji-shrine-100-year-torii-gate-protection-amulet-josai-shofuku-mamori","title":"Omamori made from wood of 100-Year Torii Gate","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosai-Shōfuku Mamori\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA rare Meiji Shrine amulet made from reclaimed wood of the original South Approach torii gate at Harajuku, Japan. Crafted to remove misfortune and invite good fortune, this piece carries a full century of shrine history in physical form. Has a somewhat citrus beautiful smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired: \u003c\/b\u003eMeiji Shrine, Tokyo, Japan - March 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Consecrated or Blessed: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShinto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTaiwan cypress (檜, hinoki)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReclaimed from the former South Approach Torii (Harajuku First Torii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear of Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTorii originally erected: 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTorii replaced and material consecrated: 2020 (Meiji Shrine Centennial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWays to Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarried daily for general protection and fortune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHung near an entryway, workspace, or personal altar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUsed as a transitional talisman during periods of change or uncertainty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJosai-Shōfuku Mamori\u003c\/span\u003e is produced from the wood of the original South Approach torii gate that marked the boundary between the secular city and Meiji Shrine’s sacred grounds for over 100 years. Since its establishment in 1920, this torii welcomed generations of worshippers entering the shrine precinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn 2020, as part of Meiji Shrine’s centennial commemorations, the torii was respectfully rebuilt. The original Taiwan cypress timbers, having fulfilled a century of ritual service, were preserved and transformed into these amulets. Each piece is engraved with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e除災招福\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “remove calamity, invite good fortune” and sealed by the shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe hexagonal form and braided cord reflect formal shrine craftsmanship. The material itself is the core significance: wood that once stood as a spiritual threshold, now carried as a personal protective object.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTraditionally, such amulets are returned to Meiji Shrine approximately one year after use as an act of gratitude and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnused shrine-issued amulet. Natural grain, tone, and markings vary by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458832842964,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_4180.jpg?v=1768793664","url":"https:\/\/holyviolence.store\/products\/meiji-shrine-100-year-torii-gate-protection-amulet-josai-shofuku-mamori","provider":"HOLY VIOLENCE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}