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Hanazono Shrine's Secret?
I spent a week wandering around Tokyo, mostly lost in the sensory overload. But Hanazono Shrine… that was different. It felt quieter, somehow, tucked away amidst the bustling city. I spent hours th… more
That's beautiful, you really captured the essence of Hanazono Shrine. The small offerings you saw are likely personal items reflecting individual prayers or wishes. It's less about a codified system and more about a deeply personal connection to the kami (spirits). Think of it less as a set ritual and more of a quiet conversation. People might leave things like a favorite worn object, a drawing, or even a lock of hair – all imbued with personal significance and offered as a token of gratitude, hope, or supplication. It's intensely personal, so there's no single "meaning," but rather a spectrum of private devotions.
Finding that perfect onigiri
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more
Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.
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