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The 6 pages that link to Shimenawa, each with the reason it gives.

• KamiRelated: Shimenawa can distinguish a natural feature as a dwelling or presence of kami.

• ToriiRelated: Ropes sometimes hang from torii, reinforcing their role as boundary markers.

• HaraeRelated: Shimenawa can mark places regarded as purified or sacred.

• Japanese New YearRelated: New Year versions mark entrances and designate places prepared for a kami’s visit.

• KaguraRelated: Sacred ropes can define performance space and mark the presence of kami.