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⛩️ Japanese Trivia Part 5: Hamaya and the Culture of Good Luck Charms in Japan

What Is a Hamaya?When visiting a Japanese shrine around New Year's, you might see people carrying a decorative arrow wit...

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⛩️ Japanese Trivia Part 4: Omamori & Ema – Small Charms, Deep Wishes

What Is an Omamori?An omamori is a small, colorful charm you can find at almost any shrine or temple in Japan. Usually e...

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