On the 6th January 2002:...
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On the 6th January 2002: Shizuka, j-san and kiwigal_1 met in Nagano!! Rhianon has a huge house, is an amazing cook and just the NICEST girl ever!! Thank you!! And I miss you!!! Love, Jitka.
Yes, Rhianon and Jitka look tired! They had just hiked back for several hours!! :p
Nagano
by albertus72
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Zenkoji Temple
by j-san
"New Year worship..."
I was at Zenkoji Temple just after the New Year and so there were many people visiting to pray for the coming year and to buy good luck talismans, charms etc.
Inside the temple. You throw some money under those big lights, clap and pray. Praying for health and/or money tends to be the standard!
prayer wheel...
I like this Buddha...
"Roku Jizo"
The sign reads: Benevolent deities who save souls from pain and suffering. Guardians of the six worlds humans souls transmigrate through until they attain enlightement. The six worlds are: heaven, human beings, carnage, beasts, eternally famished devils and hell.
You can wash your hands and take a drink of the pure spring water before entering the temple.
"Insence Purification"
Japanese kids are so cute!! :)
You throw in the glowing insence...
...and then try to pass the smoke over your head with your hand... it smells very nice actually!!
...more little ones! Though neither one seems impressed!!