Asakusa...

Asakusa...

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May 1st 2006

Published: May 1st 2006

An absolutely sweltering day today, decided to wander up the road to Asakusa again to have a proper look, and find out about Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest established temple. The origins of Asakusa Kannon and Senso-ji Temple... According to the legend about the origin of Senso-ji Temple, two fishermen, Hinokuma Hamanari and his brother Takenari, discovered an image of Kannon (the Buddhist godd... Read Full Entry

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Senso-ji Temple

Shrine and rock!

Senso-ji Temple

Another buddhist statue in the gardens.

Asahi Breweries

The black building with the "golden flame" is the Asahi Breweries building. It was designed by Phillip Starke and once a year, two men with rock climbing experience have to polish the entire golden flame with duster cloths. (I didn't make that bit up, it really is true!)

Otori-jinja Shrine

In November, the Tori-no-ichi ("Rooster fair") is held in the precincts of this shrine, where bamboo rakes decorated with good luck talismans, such as treasure boats and beckoning cats, are sold. The rakes are believed to rake in wealth.

Otori-jinja Shrine

A closer view...

Otori-jinja Shrine

I don't know the significance of the baskets, but they look good.

Otori-jinja Shrine

The shrine at Otori-jinja seems to be a good place to sleep off last nights sake binge.

Otori-jinja Shrine

Another temple, next door.

Otori-jinja Shrine

It is said that once every hundred years, the ghostly figure of a guy wielding a digital camera appears in this polished stone tablet.

2nd May 2006

ian
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t-shirt
If you get down to kamakura pick up a t-shirt for me - mine got worn out and I don't think I'll get back again in the near future - it's a long way from Pill

3rd May 2006

Pat tichborne
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Photos
Adam Love all your photos must be a wonderful experience. Kind Regards..........Pat ( Reception )

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