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pray station
pray station Originally uploaded by jabberer. i prayed here too – it felt that the god of this station would be very witty.
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possible inspiration source for murakami takashi
possible inspiration source for murakami takashi Originally uploaded by jabberer.
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zojoji fire
zojoji fire Originally uploaded by jabberer.
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zojoji (buddhist temple)
zojoji (buddhist temple) Originally uploaded by jabberer. Right near tokyo tower. I happened to pass by on my way back to metro station.
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Sugamo – Obaachan’s harajuku
Sugamo – Obaachan’s harajuku Originally uploaded by jabberer. This statue, in a temple, is believed to have a special power. People wait in a long queue to ‘touch’ this statue, though this ‘touch’ may not be so subtle. First people pour the water on the statue and then wipe the water with the white clothes. ...
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lantern shop
lantern shop Originally uploaded by jabberer.
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installation
installation Originally uploaded by jabberer. a very bizarre style of buddha sculpture/statue made out of paper.
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lotus lantern festival – more
lotus lantern festival – more Originally uploaded by jabberer. i used to make these lotus lanterns in my childhood. couldnt find any discarded lantern after the event as most people seemed to bring back what they made during the event.
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lotus lantern festival (buddha’s birthday event)
lotus lantern festival (buddha’s birthday event) Originally uploaded by jabberer. lotus lantern festival: it was an all-day event in celebration of the coming buddha’s birthday (equivalent to Christmas). In Korea, both Christmas and Buddha’s birthday are national holidays – fair, isnt it? its may 5th this year (based on lunar calendar). am looking forward to ...
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baby buddhist monks
baby buddhist monks Originally uploaded by jabberer.