The paper case's spine is discolored, but the book itself is in good condition. It is perfectly readable. Due to tidying up for a move, this listing is available until October 12th. After that, the relisting price will change. "Taiko Shinpo," the highest and most profound secret of ancient Shinto, related to Imperial Court rituals. This book is a groundbreaking secret manual that unveils for the first time the method of preparing and utilizing the "Kami-orifu" (divine paper talismans) of Taiko Shinpo. ● This book carefully selects and includes invaluable "Kami-orifu," each with a transmission fee of several hundred thousand yen, including the secret method of purification wrapping, as well as wish-fulfilling talismans, disaster-prevention and good-fortune talismans, wealth-accumulation talismans, financial talismans, business prosperity talismans, illness-prevention talismans, love-fulfillment talismans, and spirit-pacifying talismans, providing illustrated instructions on how to create them. Furthermore, it reveals the secrets of Shinto incantations, such as the "Genki Hatsugen-ho" (method of manifesting vital energy) and the "Orifu Kono Shinjin-ho" (method of divining the efficacy of paper talismans). It also broadly touches upon Kotodama (spiritual power of words), Shinto rituals, ancient martial arts, and Kigaku (fortune-telling based on the principles of Yin and Yang and the five elements). ● The 24 Kami-orifu included in this book: Offering Spread, Two Methods of Purification Wrapping, Soul-Pacifying Talisman, Spirit-Pacifying Talisman, Family Safety Talisman, Wealth-Accumulation Talisman, Love-Fulfillment Talisman, Evil-Repelling Talisman, Illness-Prevention Talisman, Entrance-to-School Prayer Talisman, Job-Achievement Talisman, Business Prosperity Talisman, Wish-Fulfillment Talisman, Traffic Accident Prevention Talisman, Travel Safety Talisman, Disaster-Prevention and Good-Fortune Talisman, Memorial Altar (offering water to console spirits), Evil-Repelling Talisman (protecting oneself from all evil entities), Harmony Talisman (governing harmony and reconciliation with others), Misfortune-Prevention Talisman, Living-Spirit-Repelling Talisman, Haniasu Talisman (using the soil of Mount Kagu as a spiritual element), Discarding Talisman (used when discarding paper with the names of shrines and temples written on it)