Monthly Archives for January 2013
“Shishibutai” – Stage of Lion
Approximately 80 percent of Japanese visit a shrine or temple every year on New Years. So, it is very crowded at Nanba Yasaka shrine at this time. It is known as “Lion dances” which are performed on stage for you … Continue reading
“Saisen Bako” – Offer Troy Box
Saisenbako, the offertory box, caught my eyes at Imamiyaebisu shrine Visitors pray by throwing money into Saisenbako to pay to the gods that they might be safe that year, and that their wishes might be granted. All over Japan, whatever … Continue reading
“Ebessan”
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is called “Ebessan” and located in Naniwa, Osaka. People visit there to pray for good business between January 9th and 11th. I went there to pray for my prosperity in business, Hmm…..I do have my own business … Continue reading
Japanese Stall “En-nichi”
“Yokado ennichi” is stands are set up on the street at Shinano Kokubunji Temple in Nagano prefecture on January 8th. It is a traditional event since 14th century and identified as intangible cultural property. One of the most of popular … Continue reading
Nanakusa Gayu
“Nanakusa Gayu” or “Rice porridge with seven herbs” on January 7 ” Nanakusa Gayu” is a custom handed down from the 10th, the Heian period. On the morning of January, Japanese eat the porridge with seven herbs and pray for … Continue reading