Are Miko allowed to marry?

Miko also dance special ceremonial dances, known as miko-mai (巫女舞い), and offer fortune telling or omikuji (お神籤). They must be unmarried virgins; however, if they wish, they can marry and become priestesses themselves. Miko are often younger relatives of Shinto priests, such as daughters or granddaughters.

Can you convert Shintoism?

Also unlike many religions, there has been no push to convert others to Shinto. This has led to the religion remaining for the most part within Japan. Its practice and traditions have spread somewhat due to Japanese emigration but it is rare to find Shinto shrines and priests outside of Japan.

How do I practice Shinto?

The standard ritual, performed by visitors to Shinto shrines is as follows:

Wash hands in the Shrine basin, first the left hand, then the right.
Drop a coin into the cashbox at the front of the shrine.
Take hold of one of the long ropes that hang in front of the shrine and sound the gong.
Take two deep bows.

What are some Shinto rituals?

Typical ritual

Purification – this takes place before the main ceremony.
Adoration – bowing to the altar.
Opening of the sanctuary.
Presentation of food offerings (meat cannot be used as an offering)
Prayers (the form of prayers dates from the 10th century CE)
Music and dance.

What are the holy days of Shintoism?

Festivals

Shinto festivals – Matsuri.
Oshogatsu (New Year)
Seijin Shiki (Adults’ Day)
Haru Matsuri (Spring festivals)
Aki Matsuri (Autumn festivals)
Shichigosan.
Rei-sai (Annual Festival)

Who is Amaterasu?

Amaterasu, in full Amaterasu Ōmikami, (Japanese: “Great Divinity Illuminating Heaven”), the celestial sun goddess from whom the Japanese imperial family claims descent, and an important Shintō deity.

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Who is susanoo?

Susanoo, in full Susanoo no Mikoto, also spelled Susanowo, (Japanese: Impetuous Male), in Japanese mythology, the storm god, younger brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu. He was born as his father Izanagi washed his nose.