To appeal to the gods to gain safe passage on the sea,Japanese voyagers would reportedly

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Japanese voyagers would fling tokens (called ema) from the ships as a way to appeal to the gods for protection and safe passage on the sea. These ema were often wooden plaques inscribed with prayers or wishes for good fortune. Sacrificing animals or people was not a common practice in Japanese voyages, and leaving matters to fate was not seen as an effective way to ensure safe passage.

To Appeal to the Gods to Gain Safe Passage on the Sea,Japanese