J A P A N ~ N C T A T O U R ~ 2 0 0 5 _SEICHI
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| Shinto Temple Bells, Takayama |
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| Dragon carved into base of the lantern you walk under as you enter Thunder Gate (Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo (Asakusa) ) | Dragon protecting shrine entrance. A water purification ritual is performed by scooping up water at a basin provided and cleaning ones hands and mouth. (Heian Shrine, Kyoto) | |
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| Prayers | Daikoku, the god of wealth and farmers, shown standing on two bales of rice holding his magic mallet and treasure sack. He is also the deity of the kitchen and provider of food. | |
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| Incense for Prayers | Shinto Priest awaiting mourners~ Tokyo (Ueno) | |
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| Shinto Gong ~ Kyoto |
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