Japanese temples hold funerals for unwanted dolls

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

Throughout the year, temples across Japan hold a “ningyo kuyo” (人形供養), a funeral ritual for unwanted dolls — especially traditional dolls.

The Shinto belief of animism teaches that everything can have a spirit or soul. The doll funeral speaks to this idea. Read more

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