Wind bells are essential for Summer in Japan.
The sound of the bells ringing in the wind makes us feel as though the temperature is cooler than it really is.
Experience Japanese summer with wind bells
The number of wind bells in Japan has been decreasing. However, it has become to attract the attention of foreign visitors.
In today’s article, we will introduce you to the history of wind bells, and also a place in Osaka where you can make one for yourself.
Did you know?
Wind bells were originally hung at houses as a protection from evil.
Back in the times of Táng in China, wind bells were hung on the four corners of temples and houses to ward off evil by their ringing sounds. These wind bells were called “Futaku (風鐸),” and was spread across Japan along with Buddhism.
Later, Hounenshounin, the founder of Jodo shu which is a branch of Buddhism, named the wind bell Furei. This name eventually changed to Furin, which is the name known now.
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