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Everything You Need Know About Omamori: Japan's...
Omamori are traditional Japanese amulets or talismans, usually sold at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. They are made of silk or cloth and contain prayers, blessings, or wishes inside.
Everything You Need Know About Omamori: Japan's...
Omamori are traditional Japanese amulets or talismans, usually sold at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. They are made of silk or cloth and contain prayers, blessings, or wishes inside.
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...
Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines
Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩？ Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...
Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines
Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩？ Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...