【About Meiji Jingu Shrine】 Meiji Jingu Shrine is known as the shrine with the most New Year's visitors in Japan. Located in the heart of Tokyo, it is surrounded by a vast forest and is known as one of Tokyo's leading power spots. Reasons for this include its location in the middle of Tokyo, one of the world's largest cities, while possessing a vast sacred forest (Jingu Forest), making it a healing spot, and its position on a dragon vein that extends from Mount Fuji. The effects of this power spot are said to include healing, purification, and improved luck. The enshrined deities are Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and while the most well-known benefit is matchmaking, there are also benefits for business prosperity, family safety, and warding off evil. It is known as the shrine with the most New Year's visitors in Japan. For those who cannot visit due to distance, you can still receive blessings just by obtaining lucky charms and amulets♪ 【About Lucky Charms】 ・Shofuku Hinoeuma Year Eto Bell (Zodiac Bell) This is an earthenware bell depicting the zodiac sign for the year Reiwa 8 (horse). Designed by sculptor Shozo Tomonaga, it features all twelve zodiac signs in anthropomorphic form, making them approachable. The horse, the seventh sign of the zodiac, has long been deeply involved in people's lives. In addition to agriculture and transportation, horses have also been active in the battles of samurai. The horse is a symbol of "health" and "good harvest," and is said to have the meaning of bringing good fortune, success, and victory. This is a particularly popular item among the New Year's lucky charms at Meiji Jingu Shrine, and many customers purchase it every year. Sales will end when they are sold out.