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Trollbeads: Japanese World Tour Collection

Updated on August 8, 2012
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Janine is a published author in Only Trollops Shave Above the Knees, and appears on The Huffington Post and at Confessions of A Mommyaholic.

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Japan

In today's World Tour of Trollbeads, we are visiting Japan. Most of what I have learned about Japan has been from a history book for me and not from personal experience. Most people nowadays when they think Japan, think of their cuisine or one word 'sushi'. My grandparents spoke of Japan from their vantage point and their experiences during World War 2. Well come along on this tour to discover their is so much more to this country then just sushi and the tales from WWII.

Now please have a seat and view this short video clip and answer this question: In Japan children happen upon quite a performance! What color is the dancing man's hair?

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Noh Mask

During the 14th Century, Noh was a musical drama that began to be performed. It is truly classical and is characterized by a slow pace, pure elegance and use of very distinctive masks. This silver charm is just that a tiny replica of a mask that could be worn during one of these performances. There can be no better way to pay tribute to theses musical dramas than this. To me it actually reminds of the masks that symbolize a theatre or drama major in school Therefore this chair could be perfect for a drama student or just simply anyone who loves going to theatre to see shows, such as if one was Broadway Theatre buff.


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Sacred House

Also in ancient Japan, you could find what was called Sacred Houses or a simple wooden cottage, where the Japanese went to pray for all sorts of things. They could have prayed for fortune, true love, a happy life or for quite simply all their wishes to be granted and come true. This silver charm for me represents good fortune and/or luck. When worn, I feel like it helps keep the good energy or karma around me and ward off the bad.

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Rising Sun

This first glass charm of this collection, white glass with a red dot, is a true symbol of the Japanese, because in Japan the red circle stands for the sun and the sun is truly the center of everything to them and Japan has been known to be called the, "Land of the Rising Sun". This charm is very simple yet packs a huge message then and for this reason is a total must for anyone who covets this collection.


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Blooming Sakura

The second glass charm in this collection is equally as important as the Rising Sun glass charm, because it has cherry blossoms on it, which are truly the most beloved Japanese flowers. These flowers are known to represent vitality, hope and courage. I must say out of all the glass charms in the World Tour collection this is another one of my favorites. It has such vibrant colors of an almost teal blue, with bits of white and the red cherry blossoms of course. This really is a stunning glass charm and is just like a true piece of artwork adorned right on your arm.


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Concluding Japan...

It has been my absolute pleasure to tour Japan today in Trollbeads World Tour. If you watched the video, you should have the answer to the original question. I will not give it away here however. Join us for the next hub, when we tour the next country in the Trollbeads World Tour and as the Japanese say, Sayonara!!

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