Sub-shrine
by Wayne Sherriff
Title
Sub-shrine
Artist
Wayne Sherriff
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Photograph
Description
Sub-shrine at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - Kyoto, Japan. Also known as “O-inari-san”, Inari shrines are the most familiar shrines to Japanese people. There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all ages.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine with which all the others are affiliated. In the 1300 years since its establishment in 711AD, people have gathered here to pray for bountiful harvests, business prosperity, the safety of their home and family and the fulfilment of all kinds of other wishes.
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January 2nd, 2019
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