For the Hello Kitty fans, among the many items made to be sold only in Japan, one that stands out (and is also quite rare) is the omamori, a Shinto amulet for good luck, good health, happiness or prosperity.

What makes it even more appealing as a souvenir is that it comes in the most traditional form, with a prayer paper enfolded in a carefully crafted brocaded silk. Just make sure that you don’t open it, it is said that the amulet will lose its powers and you may end up having bad luck… (^_^)

Hello Kitty lucky charm

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Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Himeji-jo, the only Japanese castle registered as World Heritage