In October we went to a festival that celebrated a God that protects shrines. A procession came right near our house and so we joined the parade for awhile. There was a large drum that men took turns beating. It required concentration on thier part- as you can see in the first picture.
These are painted sake cans that have been displayed as advertising art. Each can is a different advertisement.
Here is the entrance to Meiji Temple.
A wedding at Meiji Temple.
At each temple, you will find prayers on display. You can write your prayers on paper, as seen above, or purchase a wooden card to write on.
The picture below shows a temple that we pass on our way to school each day.
