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Limited-edition Goshuin issuances in Japan

Overview

Japanese religious institutions have been issuing various limited-edition Goshuin (sacred stamps) for specific commemorative purposes.

In early August, Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki City announced a series of 600 ‘peace goshuin’ to mark the anniversary of the atomic bombing. These stamps utilize paper made from donated origami cranes and feature designs of a dove and a peace-prayer statue. Simultaneously, Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto released special designs, including a black cat motif referencing a 9th-century imperial pet.

By late August, Ichihatasan Yakushiji temple announced its own seasonal series for September 2026. This collection includes moon-themed stamps to commemorate the ‘Jugoya’ and ‘Jusanya’ nights, as well as monthly gold-leaf designs featuring Kannon Bosatsu and Bassara Daijin.

Entities

Suwa Shrine · Emperor Uda · Ninnaji Temple

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ichihatasan Yakushiji temple announces limited-edition Goshuin

    Ichihatasan Yakushiji temple is releasing limited-edition moon-themed and gold-leaf Goshuin stamps in September 2026, available at its main temple, Nagoya annex, and online.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Japanese shrines release limited‑edition goshuin for peace and heritage

    Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki released 600 peace‑themed goshuin, while Kyoto’s Ninnaji Temple issued five special stamps, including a black‑cat design linked to Emperor Uda.

Sources

hojyuji.jp · ootoritaisha.jp · prtimes.jp