The Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple in Nara is one of the three great Buddhas in Japan. The Great Buddha, cast in bronze, is solemn and magnificent. When you enter the tour, a solemn heart is born. This is a must-see spot when visiting the ancient capital of Nara, and it is full of tourists. It is also a popular choice for high school students in Japan. At this time of turmoil in the world, pray that the Great Buddha will shelter life and all well-being.

Itsukushima Shrine offers costumes for Shichigosan. We will lend you kimonos or costumes for 3-year-old boys, 5-year-old boys, and 7-year-old girls. The number is limited, so please make a reservation as soon as possible if you wish. ☎0154－41－4485 First fruit fee (including costume) 7,000 yen, 10,000 yen

? Eiheiji Temple / Fukui A corridor bathed in autumn twilight light. The photos reminded me of the old days! The Eiheiji Temple was full of highlights and had a lot of fun!

On both sides of the approach to the shrine with a view of the worship hall, there is a pair of stone top dogs, which always protect the gods. This powerful and dignified komainu was dedicated in 1938 by a then-famous Japanese confectionery shop called "Oki Kyodo" in Hondori 5-chome, Shimada, the year after the start of the Sino-Japanese War (China Incident), and was carved by Shimada stonemason Masuno-chohei. The right pedestal is carved with the words "Takeyu" and the left pedestal is carved with "Nagahisa", and it seems that it is a top dog dedicated to pray for Japan's victory and peace, and the safety of those who went to war.

In the precincts of this shrine, there is the Kushiro Gokoku Shrine, which enshrines the spirits of the Kushiro area. We serve at the monthly memorial service and the war memorial service on August 15. Please visit the main shrine of Itsukushima Shrine.

Osagoe Minkaen, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture (operated by Fukui City) A facility where kominka in the prefecture can be relocated and restored and toured In

◎What is Mokko Race? ◎ Mokka is a wooden carrying basket used by fishermen to carry the fish and kelp they caught. I want to make it a specialty project that is typical of the fishing town of Kushiro! I came up with the idea together with the students of Kushiro University of Education. It is a race in which those who can carry a mokko filled with kelp, run up the long approach road, and play a drum are given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea". ●Date and Time● 2023 (Reiwa 5)October 9 (Mon) 13:00~15:00 * Canceled in case of rain ●Participant reception time 12:00~12:30 on the day * If you do not accept the application in time, you may be disqualified. * After applying in advance from this Google form, 　Please come to the reception area of the venue on the day of the event. ●Time Schedule ☆ 12:00 Mokko race participants gather & reception starts ☆ 12:45 We will exorcise the participants of the Mokko race ☆13:00 Mokko race starts (for each division) ☆ 14:30 General male division, guess the winner game (all visitors in the shrine precincts can participate) ☆ 14:45 General men's division final start ☆ 14:50 Announcement of the results of the game to guess the winner ☆14:55 Mokko Race Awards Ceremony ☆15:00 End * Depending on the progress of the day, the time may change) ※11:00~15:00 Children's festival & kitchen car & market will be held at the same time in the shrine precincts! 　Details are described later ↓ ●Mokko Race Participation Fee Free ●Number of Applicants● (1) 16 girls in grades 5-6 of elementary school (2) 16 boys in grades 5~6 of elementary school (3) General women (high school students and above): 16 (4) General male (high school students and above): 32 * There is no upper age limit for generals, and general men have a handicap depending on their age. * Deadline as soon as the capacity of each department is reached ●Participation Prize We offer wonderful participation prizes according to age. Adults will receive a gift of "Sacred Sake". ●Winner's Privilege The winner of each category is given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea" and has the right to have the priest read out his name and pray for good luck at the monthly festival on the first day of every month. As supplementary prizes, the winner of the elementary and junior high school student division will receive a gift certificate worth 5,000 yen, and the winner of the general women's and general male divisions will receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, as well as a lucky arrow. ◆Visitor benefits ・ Everyone who supports us at the venue can participate in the "Guess the Winner Game". ・ From those who guessed the winner, "10,000 yen gift certificate" and "5 people × 5 kg of rice" will be won by lottery. Please come to the venue. ●How to apply● ・First deadline: Sunday 2023 (Reiwa 5) October 1 ・ If the capacity is reached, it will be a "waiting list". Please note. ・ Please fill in the necessary information such as "age, name, occupation (school / grade), phone number, email address, one word PR (e.g., I was selected as a relay athlete every year since I was a child, so I am confident in running!)" Please apply from Google Form. 【Application Google Form】 * You can read the "2D barcode" in the image and proceed to the participation application form.

A festival held from Saturday to Sunday in the last week of February in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

Moss Village ★ Sacred PlaceGravel ★ RoadThere ★ is a free parking lotThe park is tough for wheelchairs, ★ but just looking at it from the parking lot is quite healingYou ★ can enjoy a different expression every season.

Oi Shrine is the water god of the Oi River, and there is a kami pond with clear water in its precincts, and the pure water from an old well flows into the precincts. The water temperature is almost constant all year round, so it feels cold in summer and warm in winter. The first pond was built in the precincts of the shrine in 1915, about 100 years ago, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the relocation of Oi Shrine to the land of Shimada, and was built around the current parking lot on the side of the shrine office by the services of the veterans at that time. The current pond was moved to the center of the precincts in 1985 during the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Emperor Showa's accession to the throne, and it is more magnificent in size and scenery than the previous pond. Now it is indispensable in the precincts, and it is a beautiful water scenery of the water god.

The plan that includes a prayer of 753 and location shooting is popular. If you wish to coordinate the schedule with the photographer, please contact us as soon as possible. Please enjoy it as an important memory with your children.

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi Miyajima A picturesque ship has arrived, but a ? heron turns around and twilight

? Joshoji Temple / Kyoto The temple is famous for its autumn leaves, but enjoying the beautiful greenery in summer is also one of the ways to enjoy it. Please visit ???? the venerable temple that past emperors have also visited.

At the Sick Healing and Health Prayer Festival, you can see the Enku Buddha, a tangible cultural property designated by the province, up close. ◇Sick Healing and Health Prayer Festival◇ Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:00 ~ Saiko Initial fee 5,000 yen, 7,000 yen, 10,000 yen For reservations, ☎please call 0154-41-4485

We are now accepting 753 visits. The plan that includes prayer and location shooting is popular. It will be necessary to coordinate the schedule with the photographer, so if you are considering it, please contact us as soon as possible.

This shrine shares monthly shuin stamps. We also write directly to the shuin stamp books. (However, when the writer is absent, it is placed)

It is Itsukushima Shrine, the guardian deity of Kushiro located in Kushiro City, Hokkaido. The approach road leading from the first torii gate becomes a green tunnel in summer, and you can worship while feeling the sacred air with your whole body.

When visiting Tokyo, I happened to come across the Asakusa Sansha Festival. So leave this scene. Support for the gods, men, women and children, is very hard. It's really touching. I am honored to have the opportunity to come across such a festival.

Kagawa Prefecture Megijima "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" festival dedicated to the god of the island – The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival every year, carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden and parading around the island. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It seemed difficult to go through the small torii gate.

When I visited Megijima for the first time in a long time, a festival was being held on that day, so I took a picture. A festival dedicated to the god of the island "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival and parading around the island carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It's a small festival, but I hope that traditional culture and festivals like this will be passed on to future generations so that they do not decline.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 8 That's it for the photo post. It was a charming and wonderful Bon Odori that made me want to go see it again next year.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 7

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 6

Eiheiji / Fukui Eiheiji-Temple / Fukui The head temple of the Soto sect founded by Dogen You can enjoy the majestic atmosphere and overwhelming presence. Also, the famous soba noodles are delicious, so please try them when you visit. The head temple of the Soto sect founded by Dogen You can enjoy the solemn atmosphere and overwhelming presence of the temple. The famous soba (buckwheat noodles) is also delicious and a must-try when you visit.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 5

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 4

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 3

[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27! It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido. 1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures. National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties". Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town. （Photo by M.Sato）

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 2 This is a continuation of the previous post.

Located in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, Nishi Baonnai Bon Odori is a summer festival with a history and tradition of more than 700 years, which is counted as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan along with the Gujo Odori of Gifu Prefecture and the Awa Odori of Tokushima Prefecture. The venue is Nishimaonnai Honmachi Street, which is the central village of Ugo Town, and it is a bon event held for 3 days from August 16th ~ 18th every year. It was mysterious and gorgeous to see dancers dressed in distinctive torioi hats (knitted hats), colorful and beautifully stitched kimonos and yukatas, dancing gracefully to the beating of taiko drums and songs. Especially this year, as it was the first regular event in four years, people from outside the town were able to participate in the dance, and many people from inside and outside the prefecture came to see it. Photos of the festival will continue after this, but I hope you can see it.