Daruma Dolls Stand on Legacy of Manifestation and Perseverance

A Daruma doll is a special Japanese doll that helps people focus on their dreams.

When you get one, you first decide on one clear thing you want to achieve.

Then you paint one of the doll's eyes, specifically its left eye.

You put the doll somewhere you will see it every single day.

The doll reminds you to keep working toward your goal.

When you finally reach your goal, you paint the doll's other eye.

Now the doll is complete, and your quest is finished.

Some people take their finished dolls back to temples at the end of the year.

There, the dolls are burned in a special sacred ceremony called 'kuyo'.

You should always treat your Daruma doll with lots of respect.