Sunday, November 17, 2013

Of Temples and Rock Walls

Our weekend included some sightseeing at the Asakusa Kannon Temple.  Completed in 645, it is Tokyo's oldest temple.
One of the guardians of the temple
 The Shichi-Go-San Festival
(7-5-3)
This November festival celebrates girls who are seven, boys who are five, and girls and boys who are three. This girl has come to pray and make an offering at the temple with her family.
Patrick (6) celebrates being old enough to climb 
the rock wall set up near the temple.




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