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Teru teru bōzu

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Teru teru bozu is a ghost doll made of white paper or cloth that Japanese farmers began hanging outside of their window by a string. This ghost doll is supposed to have magical powers to bring good weather. Usually it is intended to stop or keep a rainy day from happening. The name means "shine, shine, shaven head" referring to the shaven head of a Buddhist monk.

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