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“Yaku-Doshi” (厄年) and “Yaku-Yoke” (厄除): Unlucky Years and How Japanese People Avoid Bad Luck

Learn about Yaku-doshi, Japan’s unlucky years, and the rituals people follow to protect themselves from misfortune.

2024.04.12

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