January 7, 2012

• January 8, 2012 Fuchu Okunidama Shrine

  January 8, 2012 Fuchu Okunidama Shrine

  This is not a thorough report, just some pictures that I took of scenes that I thought were interesting.

     

  Omikuji fortune papers - People tie the bad ones to the rope in hopes that their luck will change.  People also write their requests on wooden shingles and hang them on a rack.  Here are a couple of samples.

  

  This one portrays a festival that takes place at this shrine every year, Kurayami Matsuri.

  

  

  At New Years everyone gets rid of last year's charms and talismans, and pray to them in thanks.  It will all be burned later.

  

  A fellow hoping his luck will change, DH in the background

  

  Some scenes from the back side of the Okunidama Shrine

     

  

  

  Calligraphy is also done during the New Year.  Here are some kid's works on display.

  

  It is customary to wash one's hands and rinse one's mouth before entering the shrine.

  

  Many food booths line both sides of the path that leads into the shrine.

  

  These are tornado cut french fries.

  

  Thick crepes with ham, an egg and vegies

  

  Grilled meat on bamboo skewers

  

  There was a small museum on the premises.  DH liked this vase.

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