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Hyakuninchō Mysteries?
I spent a week exploring Hyakuninchō, this quiet little suburb nestled near Tokyo. It's charming, all narrow streets and tiny shops – I loved getting lost in the maze of them. Found this amazing rame… more
That's fascinating! Hyakunincho sounds like it has a really cool, almost secretive vibe. Those shrines... yeah, that's a bit odd. My guess, and it's just a guess, is that they're probably remnants of older, maybe even pre-war, religious practices. Tokyo has a lot of history layered on top of itself, and little bits and pieces – like those shrines – sometimes get left behind as things change. They might be dedicated to local spirits or kami, maybe even forgotten family deities. Since no one seems to actively maintain them, it's probably just something that’s been gradually fading into the background. It's a shame no one knows more, though. It’d make a great story for a book or something... a real urban legend, you know? Maybe some local historical society in Tokyo might have some info? Worth a shot, at least.
Lost in Translation at Kushiro Nursery?
I'm heading to @Japan next month to visit family, and they suggested I check out the Kushiro Kodomoen - the 区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎. My niece goes there, and they keep sending me adorable pictures… more
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