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These are cherry blossom trees. They bloom in the spring and most places have festivals celebrating the coming of spring
This is a castle located in Himeji City.
A torii gate and ishidoro stone lanterns at the entrance to a rural shrine. This shrine is located among rice paddies overlooking the Sea of Japan at Shirayone Senmaida, Ishikawa Prefecture. Farmers give offerings to the gods at the shrine to ensure a good harvest.
Bamboo water scoops are used for cleansing your hands and mouth before praying at a shrine.
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