International Women's Day-Inspired Goshuin by Ran. x Fukushima Hachimangu Begins Distribution, First Unveiled Amidst Cherry Blossoms

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Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine (Chief Priest: Yuki Yoshikai) in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which announced a collaborative Goshuin with female artist Ran. on International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, began its distribution on April 1, 2026, and simultaneously unveiled its physical visual. This Goshuin, created under the theme "Victory resides in an unwavering heart," has garnered attention immediately after its announcement as a work expressing the inner strength of women.

In this second phase, timed with the cherry blossom season, the world view of the Goshuin is visualized through a model photoshoot with actual miko (shrine maidens). It will be presented as a new expression that merges shrine culture, contemporary art, and real-life presence.

Relationship with the First Phase This project is positioned as a follow-up to the collaborative Goshuin announced on International Women's Day. The first phase conveyed the concept of "the inner strength of women," and the second phase expresses that world view through actual shrine spaces and people.

Features ・Created by female artist Ran., who has 100,000 Instagram followers. ・World view expressed through miko model photoshoot in a cherry blossom shrine. ・Fusion of traditional Goshuin and contemporary art. ・Visually designed for easy diffusion on social media.

Distribution Overview Name: Ran. x Fukushima Hachimangu Collaboration Goshuin Distribution Start: April 1, 2026 Distribution Location: Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine's Juyosho (award office) and Fukushima Hachimangu Online Juyosho (https://fukushimahachimangu.or.jp/jyuyosho/20260401-15847/) Donation Fee: 1,000 yen ※Limited quantity; distribution will end once the planned number is reached.

Artist's Comment: "Victory resides in an unwavering heart."

In an era without clear answers. Still, I will "win being myself."

What I depicted this time is not a strength meant to defeat someone else. It is the figure of a woman who overcomes "yesterday's self," transcends fear, and steps gracefully into tomorrow.

It is a strength that burns from within. Like a flame, quietly yet surely continuing to burn — the beauty of resolve.

Loneliness in my student days, friction in human relationships, and days spent as a single mother.

I felt like I was losing myself many times.

However, I believe that owning oneself will eventually become unshakable confidence, and the power to bloom beautifully as an individual.

Hesitating and worrying, these are proof that you are earnestly facing "yourself."

That realization will eventually become nourishment for you to bloom into a magnificent flower.

If your eyes meet this Goshuin, and a "quiet fighting spirit" is ignited within you.

Then victory will surely reside in your unwavering heart.

This Goshuin is a collaborative work inspired by Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine's divine virtue of "Success and Victory," created for all who believe in their inner strength.

Artist Profile

Ran., a mother of one and illustrator based in Fukuoka. With approximately 100,000 followers on Instagram, her works depicting female figures with themes of "emotions" and "difficulties of living" have gained strong support.

She has broadly engaged in art activities, including MV illustrations for famous artists, designs for cafes and apparel brands, and interior production for stores. As a mother, a woman, and a human being, through her experiences of confronting prejudice against appearance, loneliness, and internal conflicts, she imbues her works with the message, "No matter when, no matter who you are, you are beautiful."

Expanding her range of expression beyond illustrations to graphic and spatial design, she aims to create a society where self-love and kindness are interconnected through the power of art.

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Future Developments Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine will strengthen its cultural dissemination, starting with Goshuin, and promote "creating a shrine worth visiting."

[Contact regarding this matter] Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine Attn: Ichiro Kawazu EMAIL: info@fukushimahachimangu.or.jp