{"product_id":"em027-meiji-jingu-wooden-ema-plaque-明治神宮","title":"EM027 - Meiji Jingū Wooden Ema Plaque 明治神宮","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Japanese wooden Ema (絵馬) votive plaque from Meiji Jingū Shrine (明治神宮), one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from 2012 (Heisei 24), the Year of the Dragon (壬辰), this Ema features two magnificent Japanese dragons illustrated in vibrant green, gold, and red, symbolizing strength, protection, prosperity, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeiji Jingū (明治神宮) was established in 1920 and is dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852–1912) and Empress Shōken (1849–1914), who played significant roles in Japan's modernization during the Meiji era. Located in the heart of Tokyo, the shrine is surrounded by a vast sacred forest of approximately 100,000 trees donated from across Japan. It remains one of the country's most significant spiritual landmarks, particularly popular for Hatsumōde, the traditional first shrine visit of the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese Shinto tradition, Ema are wooden plaques on which visitors write their wishes and prayers before hanging them at shrines as offerings to the deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the shrine's red seal and its original hanging cord, this vintage Ema is a charming piece of Japanese folk art and a meaningful collectible reflecting Japan's spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 15 x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59191939170635,"sku":"EM027","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_a908809d-2974-4b4d-adab-b76a5edfb680.jpg?v=1794230822","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/em027-meiji-jingu-wooden-ema-plaque-%e6%98%8e%e6%b2%bb%e7%a5%9e%e5%ae%ae","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}