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If you have ever visited Japan or seen Japanese cartoons, you might know the Daruma doll. This round, red doll with big eyes is more than a toy. It is a special lucky charm with a long history and deep meaning. People use Daruma dolls to...

Have you ever stepped through a small wooden gate and felt like you entered a wonderland? That’s the feeling you get at Darumadera Temple Kyoto. As soon as you walk inside, you see thousands of bright red daruma dolls all around you. The...