大象传媒

The word omamori means protection. These portable protective charms are silk pouches containing prayers that have been personally blessed by Shinto priests. Omamori offer people spiritual assistance as a way to help bear the stresses of daily life, and help them achieve success or overcome adversity. A long held tradition, people in modern Japan still take comfort in them, but why?

Series created and produced by Daisy Walsh
Series directed and shot by Tom Martienssen, edited by Luke Andr茅 Jackson of Dustoff Films

Photo: Maiko in Kyoto, Japan Credit: 大象传媒