Omamori, those little talismans from Japanese shrines and temples, are staples of good luck and protection. Whether you’re looking to shield yourself from bad luck or invite good fortune, omamori are ...

The Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto City is home to about 250 cherry trees. The double-flowered weeping variety are now in full bloom. The area was previously home to a villa of the once-powerful ...

The term "omamori" itself wasn't used in reference to these amulets until the Heian period (794–1185 AD), when the word began appearing in literature during that time. Interestingly enough ...