The centers of worship were the local shrines or the homes of the kami and Ko-ji-ki, the "records of ancient matters" and Nihongi, the "chronicles of Japan." They were both composed around 720 A.D. and in that they report events occurring some 1300 years earlier in the history of Japan. New Year's Day is also an important time for shrine visitation. Protective talismans, amulets, etc. that were obtained from a given shrine during the course of the previous year are returned to the shrine and burned. In turn, the pilgrim will receive new ones; these will most likely be taken home and placed on one's kami-dana in order to ensure a prosperous and healthful new year.
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