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About OMIKUJI
OMIKUJI (fortune slip) says your general luck including love and money matters. It is very popular in Asian countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. OMIKUJI is largely divided into two types: the one that is sold in shrines and temples, and the other one, for casual fortune-telling.
The former is usually religious, while the latter is often seen in souvenir shops and amusement facilities, which makes it easier for people to enjoy.
Though there are other countries that have the latter type as well, Japan definitely has the most variety of OMIKUJI. That means it is the culture widely loved by Japanese people.
We consider that OMIKUJI provides you an opportunity to look back on yourself and think about your future no matter whether it is religious or casual. We would like to spread this OMIKUJI culture around the world.
Why don't you take this opportunity to experience OMIKUJI?
OMIKUJI in Japan
OMIKUJI is divided into two types: the one placed at shrines and temples, and the other one used for other purposes.
Most of our omikuji belongs to the latter one, while some of them go to shrines and temples as well.
Except for those places, omikuji is most likely to be used at events. For example, people draw omikuji at shopping centers on New Year holidays or Koi-mikuji on Valentine's Day. It is also used at amusement parks and events as well as being distributed with the artists' autographs at concerts. In foreign countries, it is used at exhibitions and elementary schools to introduce Japanese culture. In other cases, omikuji is used more casually at weddings and private parties.
OMIKUJI might sound like something religious and difficult for non-Japanese people. That is true if you are thinking about the one at shrines or temples, but there is another omikuji world in Japan. We want more people on the earth to know about casual omikuji. That is why we started up OMIKUJI Project. "I often see omikuji in Japanese anime, but I feel awkward to try it because I am not a follower of Shinto." If you are thinking like that, we strongly recommend you should experience it.
Examples of Casual Usage
upper row: Use as an addition to food products
lower row:
(L)Example of use at a New Year's Sale (C)Example of use in Izakaya(R)Example of use in Gacha
What is written on OMIKUJI?
OMIKUJI basically says something positive.
Its main themes are love, courage, hope, and happiness. Everyone can sometimes lose their way, and then they need the words that encourage them gently and push them to step forward. We made omikuji with such wishes. Now, what message are you going to find? It is up to your luck.
Most omikuji in Japan are written in Japanese, but recently, omikuji in foreign languages are gradually increasing.
Types of Omikuji
Our omikuji has 6 types of luck: Truly Marvelous Luck, Excellent Luck, Very Good Luck, Moderately Good Luck, Slightly Good Luck, and Uncertain Luck.
At Japanese shrines and temples, sometimes Very Good Luck comes next to Excellent Luck, but other times it comes after Slightly Good Luck. In our omikuji, the order is "Truly Marvelous Luck > Excellent Luck > Very Good Luck > Moderately Good Luck > Slightly Good Luck > Uncertain Luck". However, what is important is the messages written on the slip. We hope you do not get too emotional about the type of luck but just enjoy what it says.
| Japanses | Reading | English |
| 大大吉 | Dai-dai-kichi | Truly Marvelous Luck |
| 大吉 | Dai-kichi | Excellent Luck |
| 吉 | Kichi | Very Good Luck |
| 中吉 | Chu-kichi | Moderately Good Luck |
| 小吉 | Sho-kichi | Slightly Good Luck |
| 末吉 | Sue-kichi | Uncertain Luck |
OMIKUJI for various purposes
We are offering 6 types of omikuji: General-purpose Version, Japanese-and-English Version, Koi-mikuji, Kitsune-mikuji, Annual Event Series, and Wagara Omikuji.
General-purpose Version and Japanese-and-English Version are authentic omikuji, which are usually used at shrines and temples. Japanese-and-English Version is especially popular among Japanese language learners. Koi-mikuji says about luck related to romance and marriage. Kitsune-mikuji is more casual than others, in which two foxes give messages to you. Annual Event Series is another type of omikuji that has the illustrations of Japanese annual events. People can get familiar with Japanese annual events through the pictures, and it played a big role at the events to introduce Japan, such as Japan Expo. The last one, Wagara Omikuji has traditional Japanese design.
A lot of Japanese students who study abroad buy it as a souvenir from Japan.
Background story
We fold and seal each slip of omikuji by hand. This is done by the people who have mental or physical disabilities. At their own pace, they carefully complete the procedure to make omikuji. Your purchase will bring them work and payment.
Folding omikuji slips is good training for them to maintain body functions and concentration. Also, it prevents social isolation by providing a suitable workplace where they can work with others. It might not be easy for the people with difficulties to work at general companies, but here they can work with their colleagues and get paid. We believe this fact has great significance, so we do not fold omikuji by machine but ask them to do it. We would be happy if you received our omikuji with this background story.
English Omikuji Map
In Japan, there are an increasing number of places where omikuji are available in English and other languages, mainly in tourist spots, but not all temples and shrines offer omikuji in foreign languages. This map shows the locations where omikuji are available in English and other languages. Please use it as a reference when you draw omikuji in Japan.