Whispers on Wooden Wings: The Art of Wishes in Japan

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"Whispers on Wooden Wings: The Art of Wishes in Japan"

"木翼上的低语：日本的愿望之艺"

Ema are traditional wooden plaques found at Japanese shrines and temples, used for making wishes or prayers. Originally, they symbolized offering horses to deities for blessings. Modern Ema are small boards, often with symbolic designs, where people write their wishes on the back.

The process involves buying an Ema, writing a wish, and hanging it on special racks at the shrine. These plaques, rich in cultural symbolism, serve both as personal prayers and artistic expressions.

Ema are not only tools for personal prayers but also a form of artistic expression. Many Ema feature unique designs and decorations, reflecting the richness and diversity of Japanese culture.

For visitors, Ema provide an accessible way to engage with Japanese religious practices and traditions. Many tourists participate by writing their wishes on an Ema and hanging it at the shrine, thus experiencing a significant aspect of Japanese culture.

绘马是日本神社和寺庙中用于许愿或祈祷的传统木牌。最初，绘马象征着将马献给神灵以祈求祝福。现代绘马是小型木板，通常带有象征性的设计，人们会在背面写下愿望。

使用绘马的过程包括购买绘马、写下愿望，然后将其挂在神社的专用架子上。这些木牌富有文化象征意义，既是个人祈祷的工具，也是艺术表达的形式。

绘马不仅是个人祈祷的工具，也是艺术表达的形式。许多绘马具有独特的设计和装饰，反映了日本文化的丰富性和多样性。

对游客来说，绘马提供了一种接触日本宗教习俗和传统的方式。许多游客也参与其中，写下愿望并将绘马挂在神社，体验日本文化的重要部分。