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Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine’s beautiful Sori Bridge (反橋）, which dates back to the late 16th century. Festival-like atmosphere at the front gate of Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine. It was a coming of age day for children, so they were selling lots of handmade sweets, most of which included red bean, which I find disgusting. Everywhere you go, the sun in Japan gives the best shadows. Friends who worship together stay together…? Walking through the doors all on her own during one of her young life’s milestone! Father trying his best to fix a shoe malfunction, but she doesn’t seem to care too much. I’ve visited Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine on three separate occasions over the last few months, but the first time I went was during a coming of age ceremony for children aged 3, 5 and 7. It was an overload of cuteness with hundreds of The color scheme of Japan’s Sumiyoshi Shrines really stands out when they’re blended with nature. A pair of Sumoyoshi Grand Shrine’s mikos getting ready to officiate a wedding. Layers One of the similarities that Taiwanese uncles share with their Japanese counterparts is that they like to stand around with their arms behind their backs gawking at things. 😝 Long line for prayers at the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine’s main hall. Even longer wait if you want to take photos without a lot of people in your frame! This is a busy place! A wide-angle view of one of the main halls at the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, a style of architectural design that you’ll only see at one of the three or so thousand shrines dedicated to the Three Sumiyoshi deities in Japan. The main hall (of three) of the Sumoyoshi Grand Shrine blending into nature. Sumoyoshi Grand Shrine’s Main Gate
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