Monday, August 20, 2012

A talisman or ticket?

Have you ever seen this paper with Japanese kanji?


It looks something special, at least, from the view of Japanese. How about you? We can get it sometimes when we pay an admission fee for a temple. Then, is it just a ticket? Or is it a talisman with mysterious powers?

Answer:
That is a ticket and talisman at the same time. Yeah, some of people put it on a wall of their home to protect themselves from evil spirits. And others threw it away after using it.

Uh, what should I do? I got three when I go out for enjoying beautiful temples.
If I threw a talisman, does that power change into curse?

NO!! It should have a heart of gold. So even if you do so, nothing happens.
It's all up to you!


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