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A miko (), or shrine maiden, [1] [2] is a young priestess [3] who works at a Shinto shrine. Miko were once likely seen as shamans, [4] but are understood in modern Japanese culture to be an institutionalized [5] role in daily life, trained to perform tasks, ranging from sacred cleansing [4] to performing the sacred Kagura dance.
Miiko Morita (森田 美位子, Morita Mīko, born February 12, 1987 in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese gravure idol, actress and television personality known for her role as Sayaka Honiden in the 2012 Super Sentai parody series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger.
Miiko (written: 美以子 or 美位子) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: Notable people with the name include: Miiko Morita ( 森田 美位子 , born 1987) , Japanese gravure idol and actress
"Look This Way, Miiko!") is a Japanese shōjo comedy manga series by Eriko Ono. It has been published by Shogakukan in Ciao since 1995 and collected in 37 bound volumes. It is a sequel to an earlier series, Miiko desu! (みい子です!, "I'm Miiko!"), [2] and depicts the home and school life of a cheerful and energetic fifth-grade girl named ...
A Shinto wedding ceremony. A Shinto wedding ceremony is typically a small affair, limited to family, while a reception is open to a larger group of friends. [1]Shinzen kekkon, literally "wedding before the kami," is a Shinto purification ritual [2] that incorporates the exchange of sake between the couple before they are married. [1]