Yasuda Nenju Ten
Japanese Buddhists believe that each person should have at least one nenju
Yasuda Nenju Ten — Kyoto, Japan
Established in Kyoto in 1683, Yasuda Nenju Ten has been making traditional Japanese Buddhist prayer beads, known as nenju, for more than 340 years.
The use of prayer beads originated in India and spread through China to Japan alongside Buddhism. Over time, different forms of nenju developed according to the traditions of Japan's Buddhist schools.
Originally associated with religious practice and the nobility, nenju gradually became part of everyday Japanese Buddhist life. Traditionally, it is believed that every Japanese Buddhist should own at least one nenju.
Today, Yasuda Nenju Ten continues this centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship in Kyoto.
Explore our collection of Buddhist prayer bracelets at Bee, Bark & Moss.
