What do you do when you’re in desperate need of some divine protection, but it’s after hours, and the Kanda Myōjin shrine store is closed? Visit the sacred vending machine, of course!
Yes, for the same price you’d pay at the counter, you can now purchase the perfect o-mamori for all your burning needs, wata any hour of the day or night. Choose from…
Health Guardian
Prosperity & Business Success
Find Your Perfect Match
All-Purpose Kid Safety
Skin & Body Protection
…or this industrial-strength
Protection Against Disasters & Misfortune
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had






