I had never wondered that before. It seems that those sake barrels are empty from the beginning. In reality, sake in a regular bottle is dedicated, and the sake barrel is displayed as a proof of the dedication. This is the first time I have learned of this fact.
Akira, does each shrine have its own shape for the omikuji? I noticed that at another shrine in your photos, they had one shaped like a fan, and people tied their fortunes on that.
I don't know much about this, but I think there are many shrines that use straight strings or sticks. Visitors can also upload photos they take there on social media, which can be used to promote the shrine, and perhaps more and more shrines are coming up with ways to make worshipers happy. Heart-shaped items are probably popular at shrines that are said to bring good luck in marriage.
Ah, well, that makes sense. I've seen the strings, and once in a while a tree branch that is set up for the purpose. I think the shapes are intriguing and can see how they would add more interest to particular shrines. Thanks, Akira. (BTW, I took a walk this morning by Aichi Ike and thought of you. It was a beautiful morning out here!)
Sukii! I love these old shrines and torii gates, you can see the age, the detailed work that was needed to carve them and create them, the care put into their maintenance each of them have a spirit and a life one that as stood for centuries.
It is why I consider Kyoto to be the greatest city in Asia, and the most fascinating city on earth alongside maybe Paris. Kyoto is a special place that is the true heart of Japan.
After the coronavirus pandemic, Kyoto is full of tourists, so if you visit Kyoto now, you might feel uncomfortable. Matsuo Taisha, which I introduced this time, is located a little off the general sightseeing route of Arashiyama, Kyoto, so I think it is relatively quiet.
Oh well that's disappointing, hopefully Kyoto will regain some of her former Japanese air and atmosphere, what of the Genji museum and the area it is in? I always loved visiting it, it filled me with pride and joy when I visited it last.
I didn't know about that museum. I hear that THE TALE OF GENJI MUSEUM is located in Uji City, but I don't think it's as crowded as in Kyoto City. However, Uji is famous for Uji tea, so I think there are a certain number of people who come there just for the tea.
Ah yes Uji City, I will be honest if I could not move to Hokkaido Uji would be where I'd like to live. It was peaceful, quiet and full of generous people and good food.
I guess I came to associate Uji with Kyoto sorry for the mistake. I just have such a fondness for Kyoto and Uji.
Yes, that is a Omikuji (fortune). There is a custom that if the Omikuji you have obtained is lucky, you take it home, and if you are unlucky, you tie it to a specific place within the shrine.
That animal is a ceramic Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog). As you said, this is an animal that appears in Studio Ghibli's anime called "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko (English Title "Pom Poko")". By the way, I don't know what kind of relationship Tanuki has with this shrine.
I had never wondered that before. It seems that those sake barrels are empty from the beginning. In reality, sake in a regular bottle is dedicated, and the sake barrel is displayed as a proof of the dedication. This is the first time I have learned of this fact.
Perhaps what you were wondering about was the photo of the sake barrel. In Japan, there is a custom of dedicating sake to shrines.
Akira, does each shrine have its own shape for the omikuji? I noticed that at another shrine in your photos, they had one shaped like a fan, and people tied their fortunes on that.
I don't know much about this, but I think there are many shrines that use straight strings or sticks. Visitors can also upload photos they take there on social media, which can be used to promote the shrine, and perhaps more and more shrines are coming up with ways to make worshipers happy. Heart-shaped items are probably popular at shrines that are said to bring good luck in marriage.
Ah, well, that makes sense. I've seen the strings, and once in a while a tree branch that is set up for the purpose. I think the shapes are intriguing and can see how they would add more interest to particular shrines. Thanks, Akira. (BTW, I took a walk this morning by Aichi Ike and thought of you. It was a beautiful morning out here!)
This morning was a beautiful day with blue skies. (^O^)
Sukii! I love these old shrines and torii gates, you can see the age, the detailed work that was needed to carve them and create them, the care put into their maintenance each of them have a spirit and a life one that as stood for centuries.
It is why I consider Kyoto to be the greatest city in Asia, and the most fascinating city on earth alongside maybe Paris. Kyoto is a special place that is the true heart of Japan.
After the coronavirus pandemic, Kyoto is full of tourists, so if you visit Kyoto now, you might feel uncomfortable. Matsuo Taisha, which I introduced this time, is located a little off the general sightseeing route of Arashiyama, Kyoto, so I think it is relatively quiet.
Oh well that's disappointing, hopefully Kyoto will regain some of her former Japanese air and atmosphere, what of the Genji museum and the area it is in? I always loved visiting it, it filled me with pride and joy when I visited it last.
I didn't know about that museum. I hear that THE TALE OF GENJI MUSEUM is located in Uji City, but I don't think it's as crowded as in Kyoto City. However, Uji is famous for Uji tea, so I think there are a certain number of people who come there just for the tea.
Ah yes Uji City, I will be honest if I could not move to Hokkaido Uji would be where I'd like to live. It was peaceful, quiet and full of generous people and good food.
I guess I came to associate Uji with Kyoto sorry for the mistake. I just have such a fondness for Kyoto and Uji.
Again, beautiful pictures of beautiful sites 💙💫
Thank you so much!!
I love seeing those moments of Japanese life frozen in pictures. Thank YOU
May I ask you what are the white stripes (papers?) On that crown like sculpture? Is this omikuji, that Louise H.was talking about?
What shrine animal- like sculpture is it this time? I've seen some in a studio ghibli - where I got all my informations about Japan 😁😊✌
Yes, that is a Omikuji (fortune). There is a custom that if the Omikuji you have obtained is lucky, you take it home, and if you are unlucky, you tie it to a specific place within the shrine.
That animal is a ceramic Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog). As you said, this is an animal that appears in Studio Ghibli's anime called "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko (English Title "Pom Poko")". By the way, I don't know what kind of relationship Tanuki has with this shrine.
Oh, so interesting! Thank you for your answers. I learn a lot by reading your newsletter.
Pom Poko is a cute story and also about destruction of nature and taking all space of the wild away for growing cities.
Tanuki looks like someone who cares for the body wealth and the little ones. Respondig to european bears in children books.
I guess Tanuki would eventually like my pancakes >(°L°)<