New, Unused Amulet bag from Tenso Shrine, featuring purple embroidery for warding off evil. Amulet The "Yakuyoke Omamori" (Evil Ward Amulet) is an amulet to avoid the unlucky years (years of misfortune considered to occur during life's turning points) and everyday disasters and misfortunes, and to pray for peace and safety. It is effective to carry it close to your heart (e.g., wear it around your neck or put it in an inner pocket), and it is generally exchanged after a year and returned to the shrine or temple. Otsuka Tenso Shrine (Toshima-ku): The general guardian deity of Sugamo Village, famous for its 600-year-old ginkgo tree and child-rearing Komainu (guardian dogs). Also known for its benefits in matchmaking. Roppongi Tenso Shrine (Minato-ku): Located in the middle of the city, its address is "Roppongi 7-7-7," which is considered auspicious, and it is also called Ryudo Shinmeigu. Shimo-Shinmei Tenso Shrine (Shinagawa-ku): Known for its "Fue-barai" (flute purification) using the flute of Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music), and prayers are performed to purify the mind and body. Katsushika Tenso Shrine (Katsushika-ku): It is said to have been founded in the Kamakura period, and was also called Kotaijingu Shrine in the Edo period. - Brand: Tenso Shrine - Design: Purple amulet bag - Text: Yakuyoke Omamori (Evil Ward Amulet) - Design: Embroidered with the Tenso Shrine logo - Color: Purple If you are in Tokyo and find it difficult to visit the shrine from afar, please consider this. May you have good fortune. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to items stored at home. Thank you for viewing.