Shaku (ritual baton)

A shaku is a special stick that people in Japan use during important ceremonies. It's like a magic wand! The shaku is usually made of wood or bamboo and is often decorated with gold or silver. It's about as long as a big ruler that you might use in school.

When someone is using the shaku, they hold it with two hands and use it to show respect and honor to the person or thing being celebrated. They might wave it around or use it to point to things. It's kind of like a fancy pointer!

The shaku is very important in Japanese culture, and it's been used for hundreds of years. It's often used in ceremonies like weddings, funerals, and other big events. So if you ever go to Japan and see someone waving a stick around during a ceremony, you'll know that they're using a shaku!