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The Japanese cleaning principle of Kiyomeru will turn the chore of cleaning into a mindful ritual - and now is the perfect time to get started

In fact, Kiyomeru is an ancient ritual rooted in both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs and practices. The idea is that by cleaning your home, you are cleansing your house of bad energy ...
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How Japan’s year-end cleaning ritual ‘Ōsōji’ refreshes homes and minds and how you can practice it too

The Japanese tradition of Ōsōji, or “big cleaning,” is a ritual that extends far beyond ordinary housekeeping, serving as a deliberate preparation for the New Year. Conducted in late December, the ...