In Japanese, the word for "deity" (神) and the word for "paper" (紙) are both pronounced the same: kami. Coincidence? Maybe. But in Japan, coincidences are often treated as having deeper meaning.
For centuries, this connection between physical paper and the divine has shaped the way sacred rituals are performed. From delicate paper amulets fluttering at shrines to folded symbols used in blessings, paper is more than an elegant material, it's a conduit. A delicate, yet powerful medium that links the physical and the spiritual.
That's why, when you use cash (as in, paper money!) to buy an engimono, you're not just making a purchase. You're participating in a quiet tradition: one where paper meets kami, and intention manifests into luck.
