Ema and Lucky Star - From Shinto tradition to AnimeIn the old times in Japan, it was a custom for wealthy families to donate horses to shrines, as part of the invocations and a sign of respect for kami. In time, this practice changed, first the donations became horse statues and finally changed into small wooden plaques featuring the painting of a horse, called ema. On these plaques, the worshipers are writing their thanks, wishes and prayers, han
