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are miniature household altars provided to enshrine a Shinto ''kami''. They are most commonly found in Japan, the home of ''kami'' worship.〔''Basic Terms of Shinto'', Kokugakuin University, Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics, Tokyo 1985〕 The ''kamidana'' is typically placed high on a wall and contains a wide variety of items related to Shinto-style ceremonies, the most prominent of which is the ''shintai'', an object meant to house a chosen ''kami'', thus giving it a physical form to allow worship. ''Kamidana'' ''shintai''〔Shinto shrines also enshrine a ''shintai'', which can however be of a kind not normally used for ''kamidana'', for example a sword, a statue or a spur.〕 are most commonly small circular mirrors, though they can also be stones (''magatama''), jewels, or some other object with largely symbolic value. The ''kami'' within the ''shintai'' is often the deity of the local shrine or one particular to the house owner's profession. A part of the ''kami'' (''bunrei'') was obtained specifically for that purpose from a shrine through a process called ''kanjō''.〔Bocking, Brian. (1997). ''A Popular Dictionary of Shinto.''〕 Worship at the ''kamidana'' typically consists of the offering of simple prayers, food (e.g., rice, fruit, water) and flowers.〔Bocking, Brian. (1997). ''A Popular Dictionary of Shinto.''〕 Before worshiping at the ''kamidana'' it is ritually important for family members to cleanse their hands. ''Kamidana'' can also be found in some traditional Japanese martial art ''dōjō''. ==Purchasing and caring for ''kamidana''== A household ''kamidana'' is typically set up in one's home to enshrine an ''ofuda'', a type of charm. Both ''kamidana'' and ''ofuda'' can be purchased at any large Shinto shrine. ''Ofuda'' by themselves can be displayed on a counter or anywhere visible, provided that they are kept in their protective pouches. However, when an ''ofuda'' is enshrined in a ''kamidana'' there are several rules which must be followed to ensure proper installation. First, a ''kamidana'' cannot be set up on the ground or at eye level. It must be above an ordinary person's eye level. Second, a ''kamidana'' cannot be set up over an entrance, but must be built into a space which people will not walk under. Finally, when an ''ofuda'' is enshrined in a ''kamidana'', after removing the pouch it is customary to leave an offering of water, liquor, or food in front of the ''kamidana'', which should be renewed regularly.〔Bocking, Brian. (1997). ''A Popular Dictionary of Shinto.''〕 These rules apply both to one's household and to martial arts dojos. ''Ofuda'' are replaced before the end of each year.〔Bocking, Brian. (1997). ''A Popular Dictionary of Shinto.''〕 However, ''kamidana'' can be kept in one's house until they are no longer usable. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kamidana」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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