
How to Experience a Yakuyoke Ritual in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Visitors
There’s a certain kind of silence that settles in just before a ritual begins—the kind that feels sacred, even if you don’t yet understand why. In Japan, one of the most quietly powerful traditions you may encounter is yakuyoke (also known as yakubarai), a traditional purification ceremony in Japan designed to ward off or purge bad luck and restore harmony….