That's Not Right: Burning the Spirits Of Tsukumogami So They Can Move On To the Afterlife

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Burning the Spirits Of Tsukumogami So They Can Move On To the Afterlife

The Japanese spirits of tsukumogami are possessed household objects. Tradition has it that any tool over 100 years old may become animated with a soul and come to life. Every year on the Japanese New Year, people toss out their old tools. Unfortunately the discarded tools are pretty bitter about... Sign in to see full entry.

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