Okayama: Shrine Offers 700 Kinds of Charms, from the Common to the Unique; 'To Have Charms to Meet Every Visitor's Wish'

By Hiroyuki Tsukuda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
11:47 JST,
August 29, 2024
OKAYAMA — Many people in Japan buy charms from a shrine, either for themselves or for someone else, and the charms are usually tied to their bag or placed inside their wallet to wish for good luck or safety.
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