Omamori – お守り 28. January 2024

The term “omamori” translates to something akin to “protect” or “protection” in English. These petite Japanese lucky charms or amulets are purchasable in Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples across Japan. Typically encased in small cloth bags containing a prayer or seal, they have also become sought-after souvenirs among tourists. How to Use an Omamori The Most Crucial Rule: Essential to note is that an omamori should never be unsealed, as this would release all the…