Tag: travel
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Omamori (お守り) – Japanese Amulets and Their Protective Power
Read More: Omamori (お守り) – Japanese Amulets and Their Protective PowerIf you’ve ever visited a Japanese shrine (神社, jinja) or temple (お寺, otera), you’ve probably seen small, beautifully decorated fabric pouches hanging from racks.…
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Hozuki(鬼灯)、Japanese (Chinese) Lantern Plant
Read More: Hozuki(鬼灯)、Japanese (Chinese) Lantern PlantToday, when I was walking on the street, I found the nostalgic plant. The Japanese lantern plant (紫湊草, Hōzuki) is a vibrant and culturally…
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Jugoya (Otsukimi);”Moon Viewing.” 十五夜 (Jūgoya) in Minami Aizu, Fukushima
Read More: Jugoya (Otsukimi);”Moon Viewing.” 十五夜 (Jūgoya) in Minami Aizu, FukushimaOtsukimi: Japan’s Beautiful Moon-Viewing Tradition What is Otsukimi? Otsukimi means “Moon Viewing.” 十五夜 (Jūgoya) refers to the traditional Japanese celebration of the full moon,…