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Japanese Way To Ward Off Negative Energy For Good Vibes

Shimenawa

It is a sacred rope made with rice straw or hemp. It is often used to mark a territory and purify the sacred space. 

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Chozuya

It is a traditional practice to cleanse negativity by washing hands at temples and shrines.

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Oharai

It is a cleansing ritual where an individual or community's negativity is cast away. This ritual is performed especially during festivals. 

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Omamori

It is a Japanese good luck charm that contains prayers written on paper. Carrying an Omamori close to you is believed to protect you from misfortunes and evil spirits.

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Candle-burning

The practice of candle-burning rituals is performed during the Obon festival to guide spirits home and to their ancestral altars.

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Mori Shio

It is another Japanese traditional way to ward off evil spirits. Placing a pile of salt at the main entrance of a house door can absorb negative energy and create a harmonious living space.

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Burning incense 

According to ancient Japanese practices, burning incense is believed to drive away negative energy.

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