Two women were praying at Youn-ji Temple, which enshrines Oiwa-san

Two women paying at Yotsuya Youn-ji Temple
Two women paying at Yotsuya Youn-ji
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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.

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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

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