Two women were paying their respects enthusiastically at Youn-ji Temple in Yotsuya, a temple dedicated to Oiwa-san, who is well-known in the Yotsuya Ghost Stories. Although the image of Oiwa-san is one of counting plates, it is said that Oiwa-san, enshrined as a god, brings blessings for matchmaking and for breaking off marriages. That seems like a bit of a leap.
Well, I guess a sardine's head is also a matter of faith. The two women in the photo were also praying earnestly, although I could not tell whether they were praying for a match or for the breakup of a relationship. In any case, if there is a blessing for romantic relationships, people will visit the temple, which was built in the early Showa period, incessantly. There is no doubt that it is worth the money.
Nov 2015 PEOPLE TOKYO | |
BACK SHOT CHINESE CHARACTER LANTERN TEMPLE WORSHIPER YOTSUYA |
No
9547
Shooting Date
Sep 2015
Posted On
November 2, 2015
Modified On
January 31, 2023
Place
Yotsuya, Tokyo
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
SIGMA DP2 MERRILL