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Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit#21│Joya no Kane: A Sacred Sound at the Year’s End

On New Year’s Eve in Japan, temple bells are rung 108 times to release worldly desires and begin the year with a clear heart. This quiet tradition, known as Joya no Kane, is a moment of deep reflection and connection.
Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life&Spirit#19│Kyoto’s Black Maneki-neko – A Sacred Temple Charm

A quiet blessing from Kyoto —the Black Maneki-neko of Danō Hōrin-ji,a charm long believed to invite protection, good fortune, and gentle guidance.