What do you mean by drawing forty-six?

Drawing lots for forty-six is an ancient Japanese tradition, which originated in the Tang Dynasty in China. Drawing lots is used to pray for the guidance and protection of the gods, which is widely used in Japan, not only in religious occasions, but also in personal life, such as career promotion, health, and marrying. Each draw is marked with five different words corresponding to each other, namely auspicious, fierce, small auspicious, small fierce and peaceful, indicating different results. Forty-six lottery is one of the famous lottery methods, which has become an auspicious symbol in the hearts of many Japanese people.

Lottery 46 has a long history of inheritance and development in Japan, and it is constantly developing and innovating. Some temples and shrines draw lots for forty-six, which the believers value very much and hold a grand lottery ceremony. Drawing lots for forty-six has also become a novel way for many tourists to experience in Japanese shrines. With the popularity of the Internet, many shrines now offer 46 lottery services, which facilitates the needs of believers. At the same time, Japan also has many innovative ways, such as drawing lots, to reflect the auspicious function of drawing lots for forty-six.

Drawing lots for forty-six is not only a folk culture, but also represents Japan's unique religious culture and philosophy. In Japanese culture, it is regarded as a way to predict fate, distinguish right from wrong and recognize one's position. At every key point in life, such as marriage, career, family and so on, drawing lots to choose 46 plays an important role. Therefore, it has become a simple, people-friendly and intelligent cultural form, which constantly influences and inspires the Japanese spirit of perseverance and hard work.