My understanding is that these are a memorial for babies that have died. I have not been able to find out alot about these, but I thought it was quite amazing to see.
Asia » Japan » Tokyo In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more