We went to Kamakura our first day in Japan. Jerry was the tour guide. Even the dogs were moving slow. This work dog wasn't working.
We went to Kamakura our first day in Japan. Jerry was the tour guide. Even the dogs were moving slow. This work dog wasn't working.
Joyce and Kenn stumble on our first Kimono-clad lady on the way to the shrine
Joyce and Kenn stumble on our first Kimono-clad lady on the way to the shrine
Joyce takes a picture of a Miko, or "shrine virgin." Their role in contemporary Shintō has been much depreciated -- their main tasks today are mostly to assist the male priests, clean the shrine compound, sell amulets at the shrine shop, perform dances, and assist in shrine rituals and prayers. At he Kenchoji shrine in Kamakura.
Joyce takes a picture of a Miko, or "shrine virgin." Their role in contemporary Shintō has been much depreciated -- their main tasks today are mostly to…
It's a beautiful Sunday in Kamakura and lot's of families are out visiting the Kenchoji shrine.
It's a beautiful Sunday in Kamakura and lot's of families are out visiting the Kenchoji shrine.
Young Japanese couple taking their two young sons to the shrine for Shichi-go-san, a day of prayer for the healthy growth of young children. Boys and girls aged three, boys aged five, and girls aged seven visit a Shinto shrine with their parents.
Young Japanese couple taking their two young sons to the shrine for Shichi-go-san, a day of prayer for the healthy growth of young children. Boys and girls…
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is an outdoor bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha located at the Kōtoku-in Temple The bronze statue probably dates from 1252, is a National Treasure, is some 11.3 meters tall, and weighs around 121 tons.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is an outdoor bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha located at the Kōtoku-in Temple The bronze statue probably dates from 1252, is a…
Two different manifestations of the Buddha at Asakusa Kannon Temple.
Two different manifestations of the Buddha at Asakusa Kannon Temple.
Burning incense at Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) in Tokyo. Yup, it's pretty smoky.
Burning incense at Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) in Tokyo. Yup, it's pretty smoky.
Ritual purification at Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) in Tokyo.
Ritual purification at Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) in Tokyo.
Yoshii (Ogata) our guide burns an incense at the Todaiji Temple. Yoshi had an advanced degree in Anthropology from Iowa State. He lives in Tokyo near Narita airport.
Yoshii (Ogata) our guide burns an incense at the Todaiji Temple. Yoshi had an advanced degree in Anthropology from Iowa State. He lives in Tokyo near Narita…
Joyce in front of the Tokyo SkyTree, the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 2080 feet.
Joyce in front of the Tokyo SkyTree, the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 2080 feet.
Pint-sized pickup.
Pint-sized pickup.
Tokyo from SkyTree, the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 2080 feet.
Tokyo from SkyTree, the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 2080 feet.
Joyce off to see the Sumo wrestlers.
Joyce off to see the Sumo wrestlers.
Joyce finds a couple of sumo wrestlers.
Joyce finds a couple of sumo wrestlers.
Advertisement for a raw fish restaurant with the poisonous fugu (puffer fish) in Osaka.
Advertisement for a raw fish restaurant with the poisonous fugu (puffer fish) in Osaka.
The main entrance Torii to Meiji Shrine, Tokyo. The Shinto shrine was dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken in 1912.
The main entrance Torii to Meiji Shrine, Tokyo. The Shinto shrine was dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken in 1912.
We rode quite a few trains and quite a few subways. Joyce and Kenn have found the senior seats and seem to be enjoying the ride.
We rode quite a few trains and quite a few subways. Joyce and Kenn have found the senior seats and seem to be enjoying the ride.
