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Dharma Doll This is called Dharma because it was modeled after "Dharma Thaishih, a founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. It won`t tumble over. It is a very interesting toy. It is lucky. People draw in the second eyeball when their hopes come true. For example, people often use it when when campaigning during elections. |
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Katorisenko It is used to eliminate mosquitoes. It can be used for a long time and it is environmentally friendly. But it is smoky because it uses smoke. |
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Household Shinto Altar This is the shrine in my house. It is like a spirit in my house. So I think people must always clean it so they will be guarded from disaster and so on by the spirit.
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Oven This oven was made of earth and stone and tiled on the outside.
Once upon a time, people used these for cooking. The fire was lit under the kettle. People breathe on to fire and it grows bigger. Rice made in such a kettle is especially delicious. These are traditional goods for daily life in Japan. They are simple, but they show traditional Japanese culture. |
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