Young and old

Love this father/son picture!

What are the prayers?

These people are praying not only for their own well being but also for others well being like their parents,loved ones and all.

What are the prayers?

They are praying for the success of Abenomics.

Sacramental yet parent-child attachment!

It is noteworthy that Japanese people are generally broad-minded about other religions for no reason.

Happy New Year, 2017!

I can see some foreigners too.Impressive!!!!! Everybody love to visit the shrines in new year,it just gives you a new good start to the year. Happy New Year Everyone♡♡♡♡♡

Great pic!! And Happy New Year, people!

Monozuki: "It is noteworthy that Japanese people are generally broad-minded about other religions for no reason."

Some are, some aren't. Best not to generalize. And some in power in Japan weren't always so broad-minded, and some still aren't. Might be good to watch "Silence", coming out this month.

Enjoy, people!!

What a great pic!

Absolutely heart-warming shot ! Peace, health, happiness, and prosperity to all in 2017 !

Happy New Year everyone!!

smithinjapan JAN. 01, 2017 - 08:17PM JST

Thanks for the heads-up! :‑)