This is a mini-sized shikishi board featuring the "keystone" from "Suzume no Tojimari," inscribed with the protective charm (kotodama) against earthquakes. Includes a beautiful, unique paper crane with feathers! - Title: Earthquake Protection Charm (Kotodama) - Content: The earthquake protection chant (kotodama) written in sumi ink on Japanese paper. - Size: Mini shikishi size (approx. 13cm x 12cm) - Description: The chant passed down from the keystone of Kashima Shrine, which enshrines Takemikazuchi-no-kami. It is said to be good to chant three times and place it at the entrance. - Features the crest of a shrine where Yamato Takeru is enshrined. - Artist: Keika (studied under the late Keigetsu, of the Shindo Calligraphy Association, for 15 years) - Prayers offered at a shrine where the mausoleum of Yamato Takeru is located. (Ancient tombs are believed to possess spiritual power.) ※This is merely a chant to "soothe anxious hearts" and does not prevent damage from earthquakes. ※Also available in a convenient business card size. Thank you for viewing.