Jack Cheng on Omokaruishi, a game of expectations:
It was the only english sign in the whole place. It said:
< Omokaruishi >
This means heavy light rocks. If you felt this rock is light you will get your wish.The words had been printed on a sheet of paper, laminated and attached to the bottom of a wooden sign that said the same exact thing, except in Japanese. Next to the sign was a pair of egg-shaped rocks resting on stone pedestals that looked like giant candlestick holders. I watched as people walked up to the rocks, made an offering, put their hands together and made their wishes. Then they would lift one of these magical rocks, and come away from the experience with a secret and a smile.
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