Dating to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, the chain of beads that comprises a rosary is one of the most ...

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KYOTO—Kanbe Juzu Ten, a long-established manufacturer and wholesaler of Buddhist prayer beads in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, has begun offering “genderless beads” that can be used by both men and women. At ...