The latter were seen in ceremonies held in shrines, some of which have been excavated in remains, or in the administration of the ancient times, in particular by Himiko (first known ruler of Japan), who is said to have offered prayers and given fortune telling herself.
後述は古くは遺跡から発掘される神殿やそこで行われたとされる儀式や、特に卑弥呼が行ったとされる祈祷や占いによる結果を、指針とした執政である。