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Amulet (omamori) in the form of a small pouch (with contents), made with brocaded silk with motifs of pink flower blossoms and the face of Hello Kitty, as well as the characters for place-names (Amanohashidate and Monju-do) and the function of the amulet (to protect) on a pale pink background. The pouch is closed with a knot made of white silk cord. A metal ring is clipped to the top of the amulet and on which hang a plastic cord (used to attach the amulet in use) and a bell. The amulet is sold on a card (b), printed with pink dots and specifications on the use of the amulet either on a bag or a mobile phone and its function, for safety in travel.

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