Visiting a shinto shrine (how to pray, what to do) 明治神宮で初詣☆

[@elennet4116]

As an Indian I can easily connect with the Shinto Shrine culture and prayers and traditions Japan is an amazing nation and an inspiration to the World

[@japanagos]

Thank you guys for the wonderful comments! Glad you enjoyed exploring Meiji Shrine with me :) I learned a lot as well!

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Thanks

[@aceebuen9296]

hi

[@yumeminami8681]

Japanagos（ジャパナゴス） Can you visit these shrines whenever you want? or does it have to be some sort of special occasion?

[@tomasdominguez4512]

+mollie turner for what I know you can do it anytime you want!

[@kickkit9]

+Japanagos（ジャパナゴス） Feeling Blessed Greeting from India ,god bless you :-)

[@KorkemEstader]

i love this video! i am not Japanese but when i was in Japan i felt a strong connection with the Shinto religion.

[@agnrciag]

That is false religion. It cannot save your soul or even give you true peace of the heart! Because it is not life, but death. You are to know your Creator, the One who made you. He knows what is good for you and if you obey Him, He will give you true peace in your heart. Do you know Who is your Creator? kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSzYaOPdr92arc

[@jesus2.043]

@@agnrciag don't be a nutjob, be tolerant to other people, thanks

[@stoptheasianhate1265]

@@agnrciag I respect you and your religion but it does not mean what do you say to others is right you can not wish harm on others and their religion

[@agnrciag]

@@stoptheasianhate1265 the truth is only one. I don't want people to live a lie and at the end of their life to go to hell because there is no way out of there. I love people and I wish they would choose true life and the only truth.

[@stoptheasianhate1265]

@@agnrciag sir I respect you and where you are coming from but please as another human being from another let people live their lives as they want to I really hope you have a good night goodbye

[@ThatJustMatt]

I'm always so sad in the best way possible when these videos end. It's so interesting learning about this culture. It's an entirely new world it feels like and I really want to experience it for myself one day!

[@turmat01]

I have dreamed of visiting Japan all my life. I am not a religious person at all, but I want to visit as many Shinto Shrines as possible. I'm sure I would get very... emotionnal at a shrine. Just from the videos I've seen, there seem to be something so... serene and peaceful in these places. This is something I need right now. Modern life is too fast...

[@fearlessfoxfilms]

I visited these shrines.

[@AnsoniYuri]

懐かしいですよね。ちょっとちかさんがうらやましくて、景色やお着物が本当に美しいなんです。早く日本に帰りたいです。僕がちかさんのビデオを見たら、いい感じになりますよ。ビデオを撮ってくれてありがとうございます。それに、 I'm glad to see you enjoying the things that I couldn't while I lived in Japan. You inspire me to start vlogging, too, but I'm so nervous and I don't really have anywhere nice to vlog.

[@kouheiaimi]

That is the most understandable video telling non-japanese the way to visit a shrine i've ever watched. By the way, with who did you record that video? I've thought you take a record on your own but sometime I can see your whole.

[@japanagos]

I had a friend from work come with me :)

[@JamAshleyFilms]

We watched many youtube videos today about Japan and my 10 year old son said "This was the best video about Japan we watched today" when we finished this one... so your wish came true!

[@silveriina3278]

We’re learning about Japan and my test is tomorrow. I am FREAKING out. This video helps so much. So easy to understand too.

[@FUBAR956]

Japan is so full of many traditions. The culture and rituals are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.this. If I ever, or should I say "when", I go to Japan, I will make it a point to visit the shrines. I just wonder how a Christian would be accepted in a Shinto shrine. Then again, I'm sure the Japanese are used to seeing foreigners with their cameras wondering around everywhere.

[@texjapcowboy132]

No matter what kind of religion you believe, you are welcomed as long as you behave and are respectful. Only some Koreans are not welcomed because thay often steal statures from temples, do graffiti, and even set fire to shrines.

[@kornbroetchen99]

+TEXJAPCOWBOY1 it's done by korean nationalists who hate Japan because of their history. but normal korean people don't act like that.

[@ForeverGhibli]

Shinto isn't a religion, it is moreso a spiritual practice/a culture. Most people that practice Shintoism actually would say Buddhism is their religion. There is no religious affliction with Shinto, one of the many great things about it 😊

[@GaryAa56]

Your whish back in 2014 came true, your videos do make people happy. I love learning something new and you videos are of great help.

[@KoriKitsune35]

This was very educational for me. I've been researching proper etiquette in Japan for my travel next year, because i want to visit my first shrine and wanted to pray and be respectful. Thank you

[@sherrivalance5923]

My history teacher has been showing us your videos! I really like them ❤️

[@justinpiesco1195]

Meiji Jingu was undoubtedly my favorite part of visiting Tokyo and my fondest memory of Japan thus far. If Tokyo was a desert Meiji Jingu would be it's oasis, it's a magical place! 全然諦めないチカ！

[@Nifuruc]

I just want to cry right now... I wanted to go to Japan this year but unfortunately I couldn't... ありがとうございます、チカさん！ビデオは楽しかったです。

[@ESCFanCH]

what a great video! I wish I had had someone like you with me while I was stationed in Japan to help me understand what I was seeing and experiencing. I would have appreciated it so much more.

[@tokomakisasa108]

リスニング教材として毎回聞いてます！

[@TheRoboticFerret]

このビデオは、すごく面白かったですよ。いつか私もこれみたい神社に行ってみたいんです。チカさんありがとうございました。

[@AshesofDionysus]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. Very illuminating subject.

[@japanagos]

Alexander Blackwood :)

[@r.d.whitaker5787]

What a beautiful place,and lovely traditions ⛩️ I like the custom of writing on the little wooden plaques.

[@kronoscamron7412]

This is beautiful. everything about Shinto is beautiful and pure.

[@katieaprilmay]

Your channel seriously inspires me to work hard at my Japanese language as I hope to live in your beautiful country some day. I would like to say thank-you! So many treasured traditions, I am very envious of you and your cultural experiences!

[@AgencyIsland]

ikr? being from a country without a culture myself I envy their dedication to tradition

[@zhirong1982]

I just went there last week! Amazing place walking in from Yoyogi and I managed to see a traditional wedding held there. Now I know the customs, I will be sure to follow them the next time I visit Meiji Jingu.

[@ts9974]

この着物が可愛いと当時思ってまた見に来ました！！

[@marcjoelreyes4581]

Now I know what to do if I visit a 神社 for 初詣. ありがとうございましたちかーさん

[@bigbloke7691]

Hi, I've just come across your channel and think its great. My wife and I have visited Japan twice after hosting many Japanese students in Australia. Such a beautiful country with fantastic people. I will spend many hours watching your vids and giving me ideas and explanations. Thankyou so much Mark

[@shirokabucha]

I really like your channel! It's really cool to learn so many different things about Japan. Looking forward to more videos!

[@Howesenberg]

I'm planning a trip in 2018 and now I feel so inspired to absorb the spiritual side of this culture when the neon lights and craziness (no offense meant by that rather its amazement) is out the way. Such good quality videos well done :)

[@BrendaDon]

For some reason this video made me happy

[@kanaringo710]

ちかさん♪ 素敵な動画をありがとうございます★ 私の実家が神社なので海外の方にこのような動画を見てもらえるのが嬉しいです。

[@alamkudus5892]

Thank you for sharing, chika

[@bryanparks6958]

I just came across your wonderful video. Thank you very much for sharing. Everything was explained in an easy to understand means. I will remember all this when I visit Japan.

[@ashcatash5]

This is very good. I'm a mythology professor teaching Shinto this week. I plan to show this to my class tomorrow.

[@zakbeyersdoerfer9778]

I am 8 years late to this, but wow, loved it!

[@jiyema]

thanks for sharing videos with us! :) may you have a better fortune this 2015

[@MrBirzer]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you, Chika!

[@CoyKoehler]

Very pretty kimono and nice video... ありがとう ございます

[@Juanandsomegymcontent]

Not only you're one of the most subtly adorable persons I've ever heard and seen, your channel is like a Heaven's Gaze to me. Thank you.

[@jennycubs]

For your wish, I just want to say you do make me happy with your videos! Thank you for making such helpful videos :)

[@sasukeuchiha-gs7hd]

すみません先生　you look so beautiful with that kimono

[@kronoscamron7412]

yes, isn't she?

[@ao.ch3]

wibu

[@NUorNEVER]

Meiji Shrine is such a beautiful place (and so are all of the other shrines in Japan). When I was at the shrine in late September 2012, I saw not just one but three wedding couples. All the brides had white wedding kimonos - shiromuku (白無垢) and big hoods/"veils" - wataboshi (綿帽子) on their heads. It was really amazing just to see one couple walked by, but just a few minutes later two more couples walk out from some buildings, I don't think that happens very often.

[@Theraiderofarcs]

Thank you for this video. I am doing a presentation for the Shinto religion and this has helped me understand the more real and common parts of hatsumode that ive been searching for. subbed

[@cathlynfinian5179]

Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful video :) I really really want to visit Japan, and this shrine is now a must-visit on my list :) I was feeling so much positive energy even just watching the video, I can imagine how calm and positive it would be to actually be there. Lots of Love to you ♥

[@まなみ-e7i]

Your videos are really good for listening! Actually I am studying English in Seattle now :)) But I have to leave here in a few days....... I just I want to say thank you for providing those nice videos. I will keep leaning English with ur videos:))))

[@platefilms]

I know it's a minor detail, but those are some of the best maintained trees I have seen for a long time.

[@Janderaletr]

I'm soo happy i found your channel! and Finally!! i've seen soo many youtubers showing the shrines but never really explaining anything!

[@1989peanuts]

I was so surprised about that this is your first Hatumode. Good guide and happy new year Chika! I hope you also can introduce Yokohama China Town because these days is Chinese new year!!

[@sonofgod284]

ありがと、このビデオはとても役に立つね、ぜひ 行きたいよ。👍👍👍👍👍

[@tobitobo]

I am Japanese, but I didn't know a lot of things you mentioned on this video. your Japanagos channel could be some tool for me to learn my own culture as well. I love your both channels!!

[@Bahia320]

Dear CHika, You are such a beautiful person and I am so happy to have discovered your Channel today - of which, I am your newest subscriber!! Yea! I am studying about Japanese Miko and Ama and am fascinated. I have been watching the NHK tv drama "Amachan" which I guess played for 15 mins every weekday morning, and I don't understand a word of it. I study the sounds, trying to recognize recurring ones, watch the gesture, and listen to the intonation. I will be buying Rosetta Stone Japanese 1 very soon. Do you have any other Japanese program recommendations? This was a lovely video and I am so happy you were the one to show me the ropes. That was a Gorgeous kimono - loved that color. Can't wait to watch your other videos. So happy to virtually-meet you. Happy wishes. Bahia

[@ComickerSeikatsu]

Aww Chika this was such a lovely video! You look so stunning in your Kimono. My dream is to live in Japan long enough to experience all the cultural things that visiting tourists don't get to experience.

[@rajibghosh4591]

Konnichiwa Chika-san....arigato gozaimasu for such kawaai videos

[@TheLugiaSong]

Thank you so much for this! I adore Japan and it's culture and it's great to see it's traditions and stuff and to learn more! :) I learnt a lot in this video. Thank you!

[@akemiaota]

This is a great video for Japanese people too! I really love your kimono and you look gorgeous

[@Nimzowitz]

ur videos make me happy

[@miamiake]

Thank you for another beautiful video about Japan! About washing hands, I learnt one more step from my grandparents (Japanese). After you rinse your mouth, pour rest of the water in the cup to the handle so the next person can use it clean. I also learnt I don't need to actually rinse my mouth, but pretend to do so, such as bringing the cup close to the mouth, not putting water in it. I'm looking forward to your next video as well as bilingirl channel!

[@japanagos]

Thanks for the additional info! It's nice to learn together :) I like the cleaning step, it's very Japanese!

[@MichaelLynchRyukyuMike]

Excellent, entertaining and educational. Keep up the great work, Chika !

[@TM-sp6nl]

I really like this video. I ´ve watched it before I visited Japan so it helped me to try to do the things right. When I see this video, it reminds me my great time in japanese shrines. Thanks a lot!

[@allanmoore4840]

This was a great video! Very informative....and very well shoot. Thanks

[@NagaTen]

You look so pretty in your kimono! :3 Thank you for another great lesson!

[@shojimarukawa353]

バイリンガール英会話をほとんど見たので、ジャパナゴスを見てみました。 日本文化を知る機会もない中、英語を通して学べるのはすごく良かったです。 楽しく日本の文化を知れる方法があるとはびっくりです！ 字幕なくても聞き取れるようになったのも進歩です！

[@sharifsircar]

I am dreaming i can understand japanese one day,while your trying to learn english its quite funny =D

[@shojimarukawa353]

oh,so u r interested in japanese. can u understand what I wrote above?

[@sharifsircar]

丸川照司 Yup i have been trying to learn the different hiragana for the past couple of months but my laziness is slowing me down..after i am done with that i will start with katakana I actually translated what you wrote,i wish i could read it natively xD

[@MrSapienOfTheDream]

great video. lots of positive energy. even the background music is great. i was surprised by the fact that they had english fortunes along side the japanese ones. i'll have to put this on my long list of to-dos. keep doing what you do best

[@japanagos]

I was surprised too! a bit relieved as well actually lol

[@kronoscamron7412]

yes, so positive and pure, I felt cleansed just by watching.

[@santyria09]

Thank you very much. This is a Very informative vlog. Specially for us foreigners :)

[@CurstSaden]

Thank you for the info! I'm trying to learn more about Shinto and Japanese culture so this was very helpful!

[@simonsimon2028]

Thank you and I have learnt and understand more about the shrine. I enjoy your video. You speak good english. Keep up the good works . Thumb up

[@prestonkhelms]

Thank you for the video! It was informative and well documented. Have a happy new year!

[@elyziem5345]

Great video! Love your channel!

[@のぞみ-m4g]

The kimono looks great on you:-) I enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@risingsun91]

Great Video :) I‘m going to visit japan next year so it‘s good to know the manners and etiquette

[@elaboratesmile]

Just discovered your channel today! I love it! I went to Japan for the first time this year (accidentally during cherry blossom season! what luck!) and fell in love with the country! Your videos take me back to my experience and are helping me to plan my next trip. :D

[@realrajba]

Keep it up Chika-san! Love your videos

[@ricsta7660]

I really love Shinto

[@doyouzgot2knw]

This was awesome, and beautiful!

[@tytania3545]

Very interesting video thanks for sharing!!!

[@jasonmiller8839]

Very informative video! My favorite shrine so far is the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura. If I can ever make it to Izumo I suspect that will be my new favorite.

[@scottparker5461]

Thanks Chika! Visiting Meiji on Sunday so I was hoping to get all the motions right :)

[@名誉ために日本人天の祖先]

I am grateful for the kindness of my neighbors. Life would be more difficult if they were difficult to deal with, I feel like the simple and short, non obtrusive expressions of goodwill can amount to a lot over time. I am grateful as well for the food delivery people who have delivered food to my house, I really just appreciate their willingness to bring food to me, its a convenience for me and extra work for them so I express the appreciation that I am in such a position to receive such a luxury. Chefs as well (we persuade them to add more fresh and healthy ingredients for us all!), I give thanks for, because they have made healthy foods that I could not have made, and they have provided it out of kindness of their hearts in an unbiased way for the public. I appreciate the vegetarian options on menus of local restaurants, because I am vegetarian, I was raised this way and did not have to train myself later, for that I thank my parents. I appreciate the spirit of the Chefs and their calling to provide foods, a basic element of life, to us.

[@oblivious108]

I hope to visit Japan some day and pay a visit to these temples.

[@isit7072]

you make me happy I love Japan!!!!

[@2pringles]

Such a beautiful place. Great video too, i learned a good bit :)

[@swannmannbaggywaggy]

A fantastic video, thank you so much.

[@birmingham927]

love ur vids chika! keep up the great work.

[@samuraidog50]

arigato gozaimasu! these videos are great and they're inspiring me to visit soon! you do such great work and very informative. :)

[@ThugMuffinification]

What a breathtaking place to go! It looks like it'd be very peaceful and full of positive energy. I just discovered your channel and your videos make me want to visit even more! Thank you for adding the back story so we could further see its importance and value. It was really moving :-)

[@Viv8ldi]

Do you have to bring the old omamori? I saw some people wearing like 5 of them on there bags or rucksacks so I assumed they were collecting there old once?

[@YAZO0]

Great video loved seeing this great experience I hope I get todo

[@stevenkok1926]

Beauty Of Japan.

[@fredkylam]

大変有り難う御座居ます

[@Carlosdmansantos]

This girl is the true epitome of Japanese beauty

[@FabioCruxx]

!!!!!!!!!! 8) muito bom Chika, estou gostando muito dos seus vídeos... Está perfeita!!! Você está me fazendo conhecer lugares incríveis, que eu nem imaginava existir... Por favor, continue!!! Quando alguém falar mal de você, não se preocupe, na verdade, estão com inveja de você Chika!!! #parabéns

[@Sean-me4fv]

Beautiful video

[@pschroeter1]

Please do a video about and on folding gohei, the zig-zag paper things I see hanging all over Japan (in videos).

[@pschroeter1]

Okay I just looked it up and: "Gohei (御幣? ) are wooden wands, decorated with two shide (zigzagging paper streamers) used in Shinto rituals." To tell the truth when I look up Gohei people often mention just mentionthe single stranded shide.

[@rhymesandvibes]

This is really interesting

[@ArdentCompass]

Thank you for this video

[@roselily9036]

thanks so much for the video youre so pretty and your yukata was gorgeous

[@cherriedpie]

oh i've been here before! it's such a pretty place! really am amazed how elegant the Shinto religion is. :) thanks for explaining everything it's really useful to learn about the place from a Japanese perspective. thank you

[@gujhbhjgyby]

I always enjoy　watching your vlog. Especialy I watch to learn English. Thank you!

[@taronihon8940]

chikaさんお綺麗ですね。 和服がとってもお似合いですよ。

[@CerberusTenshi]

Reminds me of my first Hatsumode, also at Meiji Jingu, but I actually went on the first of January. A friend of mine accompanied me. This year, I'll be a bit late and also probably alone, but now I know at least the proper way of praying. Maybe that's why my wish didn't come true yet.

[@michelhofer3954]

i was there after midnight year... it was full of ppl and the police controlled the crowd it took around 1h to get to the shrine .. it was pretty fun to see tho