Jingū taima

Jingū taima is a Japanese tradition of using small wooden tablets called ema to make wishes at Shinto shrines. It's a way of asking the kami (spirits or gods) for help or guidance with a particular issue or problem.

When you go to a shrine, you can buy an ema from a vendor. They are normally decorated with cute designs, such as animals, flowers, or cartoon characters. On the blank side, you can write your wish using a pen or marker. It's important to write clearly, so the kami can read it. You can also draw pictures to illustrate your wish.

Once you finish writing your wish, you hang the ema on a special board called a taima. The taima is usually located near the main shrine building, but sometimes there are multiple ones throughout the shrine grounds. The ema are hung up using strings, which are tied to pegs on the board.

After you've hung up your ema, you can bow and clap your hands twice in front of the shrine to get the kami's attention. Then you can pray silently or say your wish out loud, asking the kami to help you. Some people also leave an offering, such as a coin or a small toy, as a sign of respect.

The jingū taima tradition has been around for hundreds of years and is still popular in modern-day Japan. It's a way of connecting with the kami and seeking their guidance, and it can bring people a sense of peace and comfort knowing that they've expressed their wishes and left them in the hands of the spirits.