A list of traditional Japanese amulets and lucky charms.
Overview
Japanese Lucky Charms and Amulets
Japanese lucky charms and amulets include items granted at shrines and temples, as well as folk traditions believed to bring good fortune. Lucky charms like maneki-neko (beckoning cat), daruma, and kumade (rake) are beloved by people wishing for business prosperity and household safety, while omamori amulets serve as important cultural heritage items carried for divine protection.
omamori
lucky charms
maneki-neko
daruma
kumade
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Japanese culture
| code | slug | name | description | category | origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | maneki-neko | Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat) | A cat figurine known as a lucky charm for business prosperity. | Business Prosperity | Gotokuji Temple, Tokyo (Edo Period) |
| 02 | daruma | Daruma | A lucky charm symbolizing the spirit of perseverance. | Victory and Goal Achievement | Bodhidharma (Founder of Zen Buddhism) |
| 03 | kumade | Kumade (Rake) | A lucky charm for raking in fortune and luck. | Business Prosperity | Tori no Ichi (Otori Shrine) |
| 04 | tanuki | Tanuki (Raccoon Dog) | A lucky charm based on the pun 'tanuki' meaning to surpass others. | Business Prosperity and Career Advancement | Japanese Folk Tradition |
| 05 | fukurou | Fukurou (Owl) | A lucky charm associated with 'happiness coming' and 'no hardship.' | Business Prosperity and Good Luck | Japanese Folk Tradition |
| 06 | fukusuke | Fukusuke Doll | A business prosperity charm believed to attract customers. | Business Prosperity | Edo Period |
| 07 | omamori | Omamori (Amulet) | An amulet granted at shrines and temples for personal protection. | Personal Protection and Divine Grace | Shrines and Temples |
| 08 | omikuji | Omikuji (Fortune Slip) | A fortune slip used to divine one's luck. | Divination and Oracle | Shrines and Temples |
| 09 | ema | Ema (Votive Plaque) | A wooden plaque on which wishes are written and offered. | Prayer and Offering | Ancient Japan (around Nara Period) |
| 10 | shichifukujin | Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods) | Seven deities who bring good fortune. | Comprehensive Good Fortune | Fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and Indian deities |