Daruma, A Nation's Lucky Charm I Discover Off-beat Japan I ARTE

Daruma is doll that is supposed to grant wishes. Derived from Buddhism, Daruma is steeped in Shinto tradition. Once a year, at the Jindai-ji temple near Tokyo, a fete full of food, prayer and wishes in dedicated to him. It's a chance for believers to make their wishes for the year ahead.  WATCH: The Suicide Forest I Aokigahara - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGejAiOX5pE Daruma, A Nation's Lucky Charm I Discover Off-beat Japan 🗓 Available until the 17/09/2023 ARTE brings you the latest on off-beat Japan ARTE Documentary is here to tell you more about what’s going on in the world of culture, news and current affairs with powerful, refreshing and entertaining docs subtitled in English for our international fans. Discover a whole world on #ARTE Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVogAsASqbceBmQMi1WA39g #Japan #shinto #ARTEdocumentary #Japanese #Daruma


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