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At most Buddhist temples there are thatched walls, where people can write and deposit their wishes, prayers and words of gratitude on small wooden plates. The picture at the right shows them at Asakusa Kannon Temple , called also Sensoji, in Tokyo Sensoji Temple is a few steps from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways.
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Infront of most Shinto-temples one can find huge piles, where hundreds of Sake-casks are stored. It is often consumed as part of Shinto purification rituals (comparable with the use of grape wine in Christian churches). During World War II, Kamikaze pilots drank sake prior to their suicide missions. Today barrels of sake are broken open (Kagami biraki) during Shinto festivals and ceremonies or following sports victories: this sake (called iwai-zake, literally "celebration sake") is served freely to all to spread good fortune.The "ritual" use is not limited to Sake, also Whisky and wine-barrels can be seen ! The picture shows empty Sake-barrels at Asakusa Shrine, to show off the sponsor's brands
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Hello, Willi! Thanks for your stories! | globetrott Fri Jul 11, 2008 22:31 UTC
interesting to learn about Sake ! | freddie18 Sun Jun 29, 2008 04:09 UTC
It is indeed very interesting to know the comparison between the Eiffel and Tokyo Tower. I suppose each one of them have their own unique qualities to remember. | BillNJ Tue Jun 17, 2008 05:27 UTC
Very fascinating Tokyo page. After your great Montevideo page I was hoping for photos of beautiful Japanese geisha girls (haha). It should be noted that your tips and photos here are excellent! Cheers from New Jersey, Bill |
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