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Maneki Neko: Juicy Information (Top #6)

Have you ever wondered what those strange arm-waving cat statuettes are in Asian restaurants? Their name is Maneki Neko, they are lucky cats, and togethe...
Koinobori (the Kite Fish): Make It, Tell it to the Little Ones

Every year in Japan, “ Golden Week ” takes place. This is one of the most important events on the Japanese calendar. It consists of a week-long celebrati...
The Daruma Doll in Japan: Origin and Meaning

Perseverance, that is the meaning of a Daruma doll. Nestled above house chimneys, on store shelves or in local market stalls, you should without much prob...
Sadako Sasaki: the Legend of the 1000 Cranes (and Origami)

If you could have one wish, what would it be? According to Japanese custom, folding 1,000 paper cranes grants you a special wish. Some versions of this t...
Obake, Bakemono: Monsters in Japanese Folklore

Like many others, we have developed a real passion for Japanese culture. Its customs, its traditions, its code of honor… We like everything about the esse...
Omikuji: Discovery of a Ancient Form of Japanese Divination

Japanese temples are places of prayer and meditation filled with traditions of the past. Among all the astonishing historical or cultural elements that yo...
Daikoku: Discovery of the Japanese God of Wealth

If you're a fan of Japan, you've probably already heard of Daikoku (or Daikokuten, in the long version). This Japanese deity, associated with luck and pro...
The Symbol of Cho Ku Rei: Use Reiki Energy

The Cho Ku Rei is a powerful and mysterious symbol. It carries within it a power that many can only imagine, and its practical uses are numerous. But act...
Symbol of Reiki: Discover the Most Charged with Energy

Reiki symbols are a fascinating subject. It's frankly understandable that they might have piqued your curiosity. Simply put, Reiki is an alternative, non-...
The Legend of the Red Thread of Fate: Japanese Folklore

Since time immemorial, humans have wondered about the meaning of their lives. In the four corners of the world, the search for the answer to this ultimate ...
Find your Ikigai: Japanese Quest for the Meaning of Life

Ikigai is a philosophical concept deeply rooted in the Japanese mentality. While we all ask ourselves questions about the meaning of our existence, the J...
Discovery of Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen, the Temporal Symbol of Reiki

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is the third symbol learned in most Reiki courses, and is arguably one of the most powerful you will find. Its name simply translates ...
Learn the Secrets of Sei He Ki, the Balancing Symbol of Reiki

The Sei He Ki is one of the Reiki symbols that most deserves our attention, mainly because of the benefits it has to bring us. It is often said that Sei H...
The Japanese Oni: Demons of Japanese Folklore

For centuries, Japanese oni have protected the Japanese archipelago. A form of protective and benevolent deity, onis are deeply rooted in Japanese cultur...
Secrets of Japanese Magic (Spirituality, Symbols, History)

Japanese magic is an ancient form of spirituality that dates back millennia. It is an esoteric practice composed of Shintoism, onmyo-do and divination usi...

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