Praying for a good marriage, a photo from Shimane, Chugoku

Photographer's Note

Izumo Shrine is located in Shimane in Japan. It is a Shinto Shrine well known for those who want ot pray for a good marriage.
Shintoism is the native religion of Japan. Those who practice Shinto believe in kamis or spirits that live in nature. When worshipping at a Shinto shirne, one must make and offering,clap 3 times, and bow. The clapping alerts the spirits to your presence. People also leave emas or little plaques with prayers and requests for divine intervention.

I imagine this couple was praying together for a good marriage!

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gabrielpat (7163) 2006-08-09 18:42

hi Christina,
i like how those 2 people are respectfully positioned.we cant see into the temple, so there is mysterious scene..always simple and interesting photo! thanks.(i would like say more things but my poor englisch not allow that!!:)

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