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Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese wishing dolls. 1. Simply set a goal, wish, or any other motivation in life. 2. Paint in one eye. 3. Once you achieve your wish or goal, you paint in the other eye. Two wide open eyes to completing your story! Handcrafted by a master craftsman in Takasaki, Japan. ABOUT US — DOMO DARUMA About Us. Domo Daruma is a love letter to Japan. Born and raised in the 80s and 90s, I was very much influenced by Japanese pop culture without even knowing it. Super Mario. Ranma 1/2. Voltron. Transformers toys. Ninjas. Hayao Miyazaki. DARUMA DOLL: HISTORY OF JAPANESE WISHING DOLLS Usually red and round and made of a special type of Japanese paper, the bodiless head stares with fierce determination. The eyes are left intentionally blank, so that it’s up to the user to draw in the pupils or irises. The process of using a Daruma doll is simple: Have a goal, wish, or promise to fulfill. Paint in one eye. Work for it

everyday.

BLOG — DOMO DARUMA This is an on-going story about all the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of traveler who likes the road less taken by, then this is for you. If you don't mind getting lost, jumping on local trains and buses, and exploring with your own two feet, then "have love, will travel." All about Daruma Dolls & other featured

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TOP 13 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN: NOW YOU'RE Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) are the usually the top priority for sightseeing. Nishiki Market offers over a 100 multi-generational restaurants for the culinary thrill seeker. Temples like Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji, and Daigoji can't be missed, especially in the autumn. TOP 20 KARAOKE SONGS IN JAPAN: ENGLISH HITS Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level. After all, it was invented in Japan: kara meaning 'empty' and oke a shortened word for 'orchestra.' Basically, a

one-person band.

SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense. JAPANESE SCHOOL LUNCHES: 34 DAY MENU The mythical and romantic notions of Japanese respect, honor, and responsibility can be condensed into their public school lunches. Locally-sourced foods. Served by the students themselves donning proper hair nets, aprons, gloves, and face masks. TOP 7 WONDERS OF UEDA, NAGANO Top 7 Wonders of Ueda, Nagano. Cherry Blossoms at Uedajo at Night. Ueda is a city in Nagano, Japan known for its deep samurai history and folklore. Although you may encounter a few festivals honoring its heritage, the city holds other various charms and pleasures that maintain a small-town, low-key feel that massages the senses. MOST POPULAR GIRLS & BOYS JAPANESE NAMES Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

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Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese wishing dolls. 1. Simply set a goal, wish, or any other motivation in life. 2. Paint in one eye. 3. Once you achieve your wish or goal, you paint in the other eye. Two wide open eyes to completing your story! Handcrafted by a master craftsman in Takasaki, Japan. ABOUT US — DOMO DARUMA About Us. Domo Daruma is a love letter to Japan. Born and raised in the 80s and 90s, I was very much influenced by Japanese pop culture without even knowing it. Super Mario. Ranma 1/2. Voltron. Transformers toys. Ninjas. Hayao Miyazaki. DARUMA DOLL: HISTORY OF JAPANESE WISHING DOLLS Usually red and round and made of a special type of Japanese paper, the bodiless head stares with fierce determination. The eyes are left intentionally blank, so that it’s up to the user to draw in the pupils or irises. The process of using a Daruma doll is simple: Have a goal, wish, or promise to fulfill. Paint in one eye. Work for it

everyday.

BLOG — DOMO DARUMA This is an on-going story about all the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of traveler who likes the road less taken by, then this is for you. If you don't mind getting lost, jumping on local trains and buses, and exploring with your own two feet, then "have love, will travel." All about Daruma Dolls & other featured

stories

TOP 13 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN: NOW YOU'RE Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) are the usually the top priority for sightseeing. Nishiki Market offers over a 100 multi-generational restaurants for the culinary thrill seeker. Temples like Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji, and Daigoji can't be missed, especially in the autumn. TOP 20 KARAOKE SONGS IN JAPAN: ENGLISH HITS Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level. After all, it was invented in Japan: kara meaning 'empty' and oke a shortened word for 'orchestra.' Basically, a

one-person band.

SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense. JAPANESE SCHOOL LUNCHES: 34 DAY MENU The mythical and romantic notions of Japanese respect, honor, and responsibility can be condensed into their public school lunches. Locally-sourced foods. Served by the students themselves donning proper hair nets, aprons, gloves, and face masks. TOP 7 WONDERS OF UEDA, NAGANO Top 7 Wonders of Ueda, Nagano. Cherry Blossoms at Uedajo at Night. Ueda is a city in Nagano, Japan known for its deep samurai history and folklore. Although you may encounter a few festivals honoring its heritage, the city holds other various charms and pleasures that maintain a small-town, low-key feel that massages the senses. MOST POPULAR GIRLS & BOYS JAPANESE NAMES Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

BUY DARUMA — DOMO DARUMA Each is handcrafted and hand-painted by a master Japanese craftsman. Nearly 80% of the Darumas made in Japan come from Takasaki, Gunma, the heart and birthplace of the goal dolls. Domo Daruma is partnered with one of the most prestigious Daruma-making families with skills and history well into the generations. View fullsize. CONTACT US — DOMO DARUMA Contact Us. We're always looking for unique stories, ideas or proposals about Japan. Every email is read and responded to. All comments, questions, and submissions are welcomed. TOP 7 WONDERS OF OJIKA ISLAND, NAGASAKI Here are the Top 7 wonders found in Ojika: 1. Wide Open Spaces. View fullsize. Photo By Takuji Sasaki. Even though Ojika is a small island (the main road circling the island is only about 10-15km long), there is quite a lot of open space to enjoy and feel the power and expanse of the surrounding sea. SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense.

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Ueda is a city in Nagano, Japan known for its deep samurai history and folklore. Although you may encounter a few festivals honoring its

heritage, the

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Perseverance. This is the meaning of a Daruma doll. Tucked high on the shelf of many Japanese farmhouses, mom-and-pop shops, and tatami-filled homes, you’ll most likely see a Daruma doll or two. TOP SONGS — BLOG — DOMO DARUMA Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level.

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Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

BEST KEPT SECRET IN JAPAN This is an on-going story about all the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of traveler who likes the road less taken by, then this is for you. POPULAR NAMES IN JAPAN Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

DOMO DARUMA

Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese wishing dolls. 1. Simply set a goal, wish, or any other motivation in life. 2. Paint in one eye. 3. Once you achieve your wish or goal, you paint in the other eye. Two wide open eyes to completing your story! Handcrafted by a master craftsman in Takasaki, Japan. ABOUT US — DOMO DARUMA About Us. Domo Daruma is a love letter to Japan. Born and raised in the 80s and 90s, I was very much influenced by Japanese pop culture without even knowing it. Super Mario. Ranma 1/2. Voltron. Transformers toys. Ninjas. Hayao Miyazaki. DARUMA DOLL: HISTORY OF JAPANESE WISHING DOLLS Usually red and round and made of a special type of Japanese paper, the bodiless head stares with fierce determination. The eyes are left intentionally blank, so that it’s up to the user to draw in the pupils or irises. The process of using a Daruma doll is simple: Have a goal, wish, or promise to fulfill. Paint in one eye. Work for it

everyday.

BLOG — DOMO DARUMA This is an on-going story about all the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of traveler who likes the road less taken by, then this is for you. If you don't mind getting lost, jumping on local trains and buses, and exploring with your own two feet, then "have love, will travel." All about Daruma Dolls & other featured

stories

TOP 13 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN: NOW YOU'RE Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) are the usually the top priority for sightseeing. Nishiki Market offers over a 100 multi-generational restaurants for the culinary thrill seeker. Temples like Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji, and Daigoji can't be missed, especially in the autumn. TOP 20 KARAOKE SONGS IN JAPAN: ENGLISH HITS Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level. After all, it was invented in Japan: kara meaning 'empty' and oke a shortened word for 'orchestra.' Basically, a

one-person band.

JAPANESE SCHOOL LUNCHES: 34 DAY MENU The mythical and romantic notions of Japanese respect, honor, and responsibility can be condensed into their public school lunches. Locally-sourced foods. Served by the students themselves donning proper hair nets, aprons, gloves, and face masks. SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense. TOP 7 WONDERS OF OJIKA ISLAND, NAGASAKI Here are the Top 7 wonders found in Ojika: 1. Wide Open Spaces. View fullsize. Photo By Takuji Sasaki. Even though Ojika is a small island (the main road circling the island is only about 10-15km long), there is quite a lot of open space to enjoy and feel the power and expanse of the surrounding sea. MOST POPULAR GIRLS & BOYS JAPANESE NAMES Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

DOMO DARUMA

Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese wishing dolls. 1. Simply set a goal, wish, or any other motivation in life. 2. Paint in one eye. 3. Once you achieve your wish or goal, you paint in the other eye. Two wide open eyes to completing your story! Handcrafted by a master craftsman in Takasaki, Japan. ABOUT US — DOMO DARUMA About Us. Domo Daruma is a love letter to Japan. Born and raised in the 80s and 90s, I was very much influenced by Japanese pop culture without even knowing it. Super Mario. Ranma 1/2. Voltron. Transformers toys. Ninjas. Hayao Miyazaki. DARUMA DOLL: HISTORY OF JAPANESE WISHING DOLLS Usually red and round and made of a special type of Japanese paper, the bodiless head stares with fierce determination. The eyes are left intentionally blank, so that it’s up to the user to draw in the pupils or irises. The process of using a Daruma doll is simple: Have a goal, wish, or promise to fulfill. Paint in one eye. Work for it

everyday.

BLOG — DOMO DARUMA This is an on-going story about all the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of traveler who likes the road less taken by, then this is for you. If you don't mind getting lost, jumping on local trains and buses, and exploring with your own two feet, then "have love, will travel." All about Daruma Dolls & other featured

stories

TOP 13 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN: NOW YOU'RE Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) are the usually the top priority for sightseeing. Nishiki Market offers over a 100 multi-generational restaurants for the culinary thrill seeker. Temples like Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji, and Daigoji can't be missed, especially in the autumn. TOP 20 KARAOKE SONGS IN JAPAN: ENGLISH HITS Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level. After all, it was invented in Japan: kara meaning 'empty' and oke a shortened word for 'orchestra.' Basically, a

one-person band.

JAPANESE SCHOOL LUNCHES: 34 DAY MENU The mythical and romantic notions of Japanese respect, honor, and responsibility can be condensed into their public school lunches. Locally-sourced foods. Served by the students themselves donning proper hair nets, aprons, gloves, and face masks. SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense. TOP 7 WONDERS OF OJIKA ISLAND, NAGASAKI Here are the Top 7 wonders found in Ojika: 1. Wide Open Spaces. View fullsize. Photo By Takuji Sasaki. Even though Ojika is a small island (the main road circling the island is only about 10-15km long), there is quite a lot of open space to enjoy and feel the power and expanse of the surrounding sea. MOST POPULAR GIRLS & BOYS JAPANESE NAMES Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL 2. Wakayama (All of it) Wakayama is Japan's best kept secret. The prefecture offers a little bit of the everything about the unique Japanese travel flavor without the crowds. Koya-san (Mount Koya) is a collection of secluded Buddhist temples, ancient graves and statues, majestic trees, and mysterious morning fog that overwhelms the sense. TOP 13 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN: NOW YOU'RE Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) are the usually the top priority for sightseeing. Nishiki Market offers over a 100 multi-generational restaurants for the culinary thrill seeker. Temples like Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji, and Daigoji can't be missed, especially in the autumn. TOP 7 WONDERS OF OJIKA ISLAND, NAGASAKI Here are the Top 7 wonders found in Ojika: 1. Wide Open Spaces. View fullsize. Photo By Takuji Sasaki. Even though Ojika is a small island (the main road circling the island is only about 10-15km long), there is quite a lot of open space to enjoy and feel the power and expanse of the surrounding sea.

HISTORY OF...

Perseverance. This is the meaning of a Daruma doll. Tucked high on the shelf of many Japanese farmhouses, mom-and-pop shops, and tatami-filled homes, you’ll most likely see a Daruma doll or two.

TOP 7 WONDERS

Ueda is a city in Nagano, Japan known for its deep samurai history and folklore. Although you may encounter a few festivals honoring its

heritage, the

TOP 7 WONDERS OF UEDA, NAGANO Top 7 Wonders of Ueda, Nagano. Cherry Blossoms at Uedajo at Night. Ueda is a city in Nagano, Japan known for its deep samurai history and folklore. Although you may encounter a few festivals honoring its heritage, the city holds other various charms and pleasures that maintain a small-town, low-key feel that massages the senses.

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Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

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WHAT IS A DARUMA DOLL? Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese wishing dolls. 1. Simply set a goal, wish, or any other motivation in life. 2. Paint in one eye. 3. Once you achieve your wish or goal, you paint in the other eye. Two wide open eyes to completing your story! Handcrafted by a master craftsman in Takasaki, Japan. Buy Your Daruma & Start Your Dreams Today! -------------------------

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SECRET JAPAN GUIDE: BEST UNKNOWN TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS This is an on-going story about the best kept Japan travel secrets. If you're the type of travel who likes the road less traveled by, this is

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This is the meaning of a Daruma doll. Tucked high on the shelf of many Japanese farmhouses, mom-and-pop shops, and tatami-filled homes, you’ll most likely see a Daruma doll or two.

Read More →

Top 20 Karaoke Songs in Japan: English Hits Today we look at the most popular karaoke English songs in Japan. While karaoke is ubiquitous around the world, Japan just happens to take it to another level. After all, it was invented in Japan: kara meaning 'empty' and oke a shortened word for 'orchestra.' Basically, a

one-person band...

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Most Popular Girls & Boys Japanese Names Let's look at the most popular Japanese girls and boys baby names in 2015 and continuing into 2016. Each list contains the top 11 female and male names along with the top kanji spellings and meanings for

each name.

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Top 7 Wonders of Ojika Island, Nagasaki The golden sun warms your face as the sea breeze blows through your

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