Quote:
Originally Posted by Touya
I'm not sure where to put this actually but there is a Japanese Tradition I'm trying to identify. And I'm not sure if it's variations of the same tradition or two different traditions.
The first is where they write on a piece of paper (that to me looks like a book marker) and then hangs it on a tree.
The second is where the write on a ribbon of paper and tie it around a tree branch.
I believe in both instances they're writing a wish, sort of like we do here on new years, but wasn't sure.
|
Two completely different customs.
First one is Tanabata. Refer to JTM's post above. You write what you wish would happen. Tanabata is non-religious.
Second one is Omikuji. You write nothing. You pay and draw a strip of paper telling your fortune at a Shinto shirine or Buddhist temple. After reading it, you fold the strip up and tie it around a tree branch.
Omikuji pic:
