Japanese Way of Fortune Telling – Omikuji Culture

January in 2021 has already passed and I am always surprised how time flies by so quickly! So, how are you doing these days? Unfortunately, COVID-19 has shown no sign of weakening in Japan as well and we are forced to endure the severe situation for a while… By the way, I am going to…

Somehow, I am an Omamori (Amulet) Collector

When you visit Shinto Shrine and Buddhist temples, you can find they are selling various kinds of Omamori (Amulets) at the booths in front of their main buildings. Each shrine and temple have usually their strengths and themes and are providing their own amulets such as exorcism, safety traffic, better fortune, good health, marriage &…