Nikkō Tōshō-gū pagoda (May 2010)

The original five-story pagoda was donated by a daimyo in 1650, but it was burned down during a fire and was rebuilt in 1818. Each story represents an element: earth, water, fire, wind, and the void.

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@edo_wonderland

A little over seven years ago, this happened.

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節分会追儺式

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Futarasan Jinja (二荒山神社) in the snow

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