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Charms are a staple in Japanese religion. Mainly Shinto in origin (although some Buddhist charms exist), people use charms as to ward off evil or bad luck, or simply as a written prayer for assistance at work or school. Some charms are written on wooden plaques to place inside the home, and others are crafted in the form of "demon-breaking arrows" (hamaya). However, the most common charm is the paper omamori that people carry with them, usually protected by a cloth covering.
How to make Japanese Paper Charms[]
Cut a small strip of paper approximately half the length of your palm, small enough to be tucked inside your fabric pouch without crumpling. It doesn't have to be special or sacred paper, but it should be clean and free of scuff marks and other blemishes.
Write your wish or prayer on the strip of paper. You don't have to write it in Japanese. You can use your native language, but if you want to use authentic Japanese kanji you can research the phrase you want to write and have it translated for you.
Sources[]
http://www.ehow.com/how_6134581_make-japanese-paper-charms.html