"Thousands of entrepreneurs and worshippers flocked to Tokyo's famous Kanda Myojin Shrine on Monday to partake in the tradition of 'Hatsumode', an offering of prayers and donations for a successful year of business. Footage shows businesspeople from different sectors lining up from early morning to take part in age-old rituals believed to bring prosperity. Devotees were seen carrying corporate plaques, engaging in customary rituals such as hand washing, tossing coins, praying inside the temple, and purchasing amulets believed to bring good fortune. "Last year, we weren't quite able to achieve the company's performance goals as we had hoped. This year, I want us all to work together as a company to improve our performance and raise our stock price," remarked a visitor. "Our company is an IT-focused venture that's been in business for seven years now. And I'm currently serving as its CEO. We come here every year because this shrine is known for its IT amulets," added another. Kanda Myojin, known as a shrine of commerce and industry, traditionally attracts workers on the first business day of each year. Every year, around 300,000 employees and executives visit the shrine, reflecting a collective aspiration for economic revitalisation and business success in the coming year, with this year's visitor numbers 20-30 percent higher than last year, according to officials. Kanda Myojin is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, boasting a rich history of nearly 1,300 years and nestled in one of Tokyo's most prestigious districts. It houses two of Japan’s famous 'Seven Gods of Fortune', making it a traditional place to pray for luck, prosperity, and success in life and business."