Adorable rabbit Daruma are jumping into the New Year
Kanata Iwasaki at The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward It’s peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with…
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Traditional Daruma doll manufacturing company releases edible Daruma monaka snacks
Three years have passed since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and whilst it has caused heartache, loss and wreaked havoc on our daily…
Japanese photographer captures a flying Daruma doll “escaping” the flames of a ritual bonfire
Daruma dolls like the ones shown below are traditionally sold with the eyeballs unpainted. Those who are setting goals paint one eye to ask for…
Daru-madness at Osaka’s Katsuōji Temple
Katsuō-ji itself is cloaked in the northern mountains that rise from Ōsaka’s Minō district, and it’s one of the oldest temples in Japan to discover…
Get your hands on an environmentally friendly DIY daruma set
With entertainment just a click of a button away these days, it can be hard for us to connect with our more creative and traditional…
When Not Cradling Your Neck, This Comfy Pillow Transforms Into A Daruma Cushion
If you like to travel, a neck pillow is something you’ve probably invested in or considered buying at one time or another. Even if you…
Japanese Graffiti Artist Combines Street Art With Traditional Daruma Dolls
Daruma dolls are considered good luck charms in Japanese culture, and they are often given as gifts of encouragement, or bought as emotional support during…
Japanese Dolls Of Round Bearded Men Will Bring You Luck When Nothing Else Can
Good lucks charms are popular gifts in Japan. Back when I was studying for college exams, I remember receiving a handful of good luck tokens…