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A beautiful and shining "Oshimamori" was born! / Precious blessings for your guesswork|Isahaya Jinja Shrine

The feelings you have for your loved ones are precious. Bless those precious feelings. For all those who enjoy the "guessing game". Deepen your relationship with your favorite and bring you happiness, We will deliver "precious blessings" with our unique amulets.

諫早神社(九州総守護 四面宮) Isahaya Jinja Shrine

Isahaya Jinja Shrine, the guardian deity of Kyushu and widely known for its benefits of "good luck," "protection from bad luck," and "good health," has dedicated an unprecedented new amulet, "Oshimamori," which is a fusion of traditional Japanese culture and modern "oshimamori culture," and started its distribution on April 4, 2025, the "day of oshimamori (0404). The distribution of the charms will begin on April 4, 2025, the day of the "Oshi-Oshi-Day (0404)".


推し守

Oshimamori


Isahaya Jinja Shrine has been promoting "what we can do because we are a shrine" under the slogan of "a shrine that flourishes together with the community," "a shrine where people gather," and "a shrine that transmits traditional Japanese culture.

With this omamori, we will deliver "precious blessings" that will deepen your relationship with your Isamu and bring happiness to all those who enjoy Isamu activities.



■Why the "oshimen" shrine and the relationship with your "guesses

Isahaya Jinja Shrine was a shrine named "Shimengu" (Shrine of the Four-faced God) for more than 1,000 years from its construction in the Nara period (710-794) to the Meiji period (1868-1912), and was dedicated to the guardian deities of Kyushu.


Since the time when the shrine name was "Shimengu", it has been called "Oshimen-san" as a nickname, and even after the company name was changed to Isahaya Jinja Shrine, it is still affectionately called "Oshimen-san" by the local people.


Now that the term "oshimensan" has become popular and the culture of "oshimen" has spread widely, the nickname "oshimen-san" has taken on new connotations and affinities.


The words "oshimen" and "oshimensan" resonate with each other, and this amulet is a "oshimamori" with a blessing to connect you with your "oshimen".



■To all of you who enjoy "Oshikatsu", we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your support.

The nickname "Oshimen-san" is not just a play on words, but a symbol of history and people's feelings. By holding this amulet, you will not only have a connection with your guess, but you will also have an opportunity to come into contact with ancient Japanese culture and traditions.


As a place where the old and the new intersect and where tradition and modernity are connected, Isahaya Jinja Shrine offers blessings to the new culture of today, "Oshikatsu.


Oshimen-san's "Ohimamori" is a talisman that not only deepens your connection with Oshi-katsu, but also leads to your own happiness, health, and peace of mind.


We pray that you will receive the "precious blessings" in your connection with your guesses, at events, and in your daily prayers.



■Outline of the amulet

Oshimen-san's "oshimamori" amulets are made with a special hologram foil that shines beautifully in the light, making it a truly "precious" amulet.


様々な輝きを放ちます

It shines in various shades of light.


The amulet shines in various ways depending on the way the light hits it.



■Blessings for your "guess life!

The "Oshimamori" amulet is designed with a fusion of traditional shrine culture and modern sensibilities.


At the center of the amulet is an "Inome" design, a traditional Japanese charm to ward off evil, in the same shape as a heart. 8 Inome are arranged in a row, representing the endless spread of good luck.


These hearts are arranged in four directions to form a "four-leaf clover," which has an overlaid meaning as a symbol of good fortune.


The design also incorporates an ancient auspicious design called "YOKIKOTOKIKUMON," which is a playful and prayerful way of saying, "Hear good things (good tidings). The axe and chrysanthemum motif is widely known to bring good luck and improve one's skills.


The design is intended to bring "good news" for the recipient, such as winning a ticket or a good performance by the recipient.


斧琴菊文について

About the Axe and Chrysanthemum Design

ハート連鎖のご利益

The benefits of the heart chain


■Prayer in the Trinity beads

Three transparent beads are placed on the string of "Oshimamori". These symbolize "guess," "self," and "community," respectively.


The "Oshikatsu" is not a one-person activity. It is something that deepens and expands through the presence of your "OSHI", your own heart, and the connection with your friends who share and support you.


This "trinity" is entrusted in the beads, and by carrying the amulet, you will deepen your bond with your guess, and your happiness and relationship with the community will be enriched. We pray that such a cycle will be created.



■With the divine virtues of Isahaya Jinja Shrine

Isahaya Jinjya Shrine is widely known for its divine virtues of "good luck," "protection from bad luck," and "good health," and has been introduced in national magazines and other publications. It is also known for its blessings for "match-making" as it enshrines the deity of Izumo-taisha Shrine.


The amulet itself is made of a special shiny hologram foil that sparkles in the light.


We pray that you will receive blessings that will lead you to "matchmaking with your guess," "happiness for your guess and yourself," and "good health for your guess and yourself.



■Details of the amulet


推し守(台紙付)

Oshimamori (with mount)

推し守2

Omamori 2


Name : Oshimen-san's "Oshimamori

Size :4cm x 4cm (main body of the amulet), 3 transparent beads and a string are attached to the amulet,

      8cm x 8cm (mount)

Date of distribution: April 4, 2025 (the day of the "Oshi-Oshi-Day")

How to receive : At Isahaya Jinja Shrine (1-12 Uzu-machi, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture) and by mail at

      Online awarding office by mail (https://isahaya-jinja.net/)



■Future development

Isahaya Jinja Shrine is developing a new type of award that will give shape to your feelings for "oshimen-san," a popular name for the Isahaya Jinja Shrine, based on the historical background of the shrine and its verbal connection with "oshimen" (a kind of "guess"). Currently, we are distributing "Kotodama-mikuji" https://isahaya-jinja.net/?category_id=67ece6be3ee3fd1250b1e948, which is read out loud by popular voice actors and has been well received by voice actors and anime fans. Starting with the "Oshimamori", we will continue to promote projects that only "Oshimen-san" can deliver as a new form of prayer.


言霊みくじ

Kotodama-mikuji (Spirit of Words lottery)


Twenty voice actors, male and female, will read the fortune for you.



■In conclusion

Isahaya Jinja Shrine (Kyushu's general guardian, Shimengu Shrine) https://isahaya-jinja.jp/

Founded in the Nara period (710-794) by the order of Emperor Shomu. The shrine has a long history of about 1,300 years as a shrine dedicated to the gods that protect all of Kyushu. It is especially known for its divine virtues of "good fortune," "health" and "longevity." The camphor tree, which is a natural monument of the prefecture, and the three-pillar torii gate made of ceramics are located here, and the shrine is known as one of the most famous power spots.


諫早神社

Isahaya Jinja Shrine