Jizo statues are located in various places. We encounter it in shrines, temples, shopping districts, residential areas, road intersections, tombs, mountains, etc. It is common to see a Jizo statue in historic towns and villages. Many of them are still dedicated today as a guide for people even today.
The Bon Festival is absolutely indispensable for talking about summer in Japan. Every year when the rainy season is over, people always talk about how to spend the Obon season. Depending on the person, there are various ways to spend this time, such as returning to their old houses or relaxing. Even though the Bon festival becomes a vast topic every summer, the official name of the Bon festival is not widely known.
What do you think when you are asked about mental training? Here are some ways to help you with that. Why not try it once in your life.
Have you ever wondered about wearing a stone in a shrine, where is a mysterious power spot, to get benefits from? Is it okay to bring back the rocks of shrines? Here, it explains the reasons for bringing back the stones at the sanctuary.
There is a bell at the worship hall in a shrine. When people pray, they ring the bell after putting some coins in a wooden box. What is this bell for, and what role does it have?
Have you ever realized animal statues made of stone when you visit a shrine? There are basically two kinds of animal statues, which are dog and fox, located at the entrance of a shrine. In this article, it explains about Komainu, a statue of a dog.