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"Absurdly shiny balls of polished dirt"

Grant St. Clair
May 15, 2025
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If you've ever found yourself bored on a hot summer day with nothing to do, join the club. The Japanese art of hikaru dorodango – or absurdly shiny balls of polished dirt – was born from just this kind of boredom, but it's not just for Japanese schoolchildren anymore! All you need is some water, a handful of dirt, and a lot of dedication, …

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