New year's Manga Ema-art at shrine Japan

鷲宮神社(Washinomiya jinja)/Washinomiya shrine is situated in Washinomiya town in Saitama prefecture Japan.

The shrine has a long history in the Kanto region and is well-known for its Shinto theatrical dance called "Washinomiya saibara kagura(鷲宮催馬楽神楽)".

Many visitors pray for their good luck of the year.

This stage is used for the theatrical dance which is traditionally said to be connecting humans with deities.

In 2007, Japan's Emperor invited Denmark's King to watch the ritual dance performance. Thus, the shrine has an ancient and honorable origin.

On the other hand, the shrine's color has been little changing by Manga and Anime fans.

The Manga called "Raki☆Suta らき☆すた"/Lucky Star was born in this town and is beloved by many fans in Japan.

Also, the author of Raki Suta is from the town.

Not only do Raki Suta fans offer the wooden votive tables but also other anime fans do it.

I think these Manga fans across the nation, in a positive way, add a new color to the traditional Japanese culture,

The prayers at the bottom say "Good luck to all who take a look at this tablet".

Thanks to the fans who help Japan more attractive(^o^)鷲宮神社 〒340-0217 埼玉県久喜市鷲宮１丁目６−１ 0480-58-0434 https://goo.gl/maps/P3FBRmd7nnq

2018/1/11 Changing color of Japanese shrine

 神田神社/Kanda Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, near Akihabara.2

The shrine dates back about 1,270 years and officially worships 3 deities.

During the new year's day, many people visit the shrine for praying their wishes for the year. Als,o the shrine has been said that you would receive good luck for business and relationships.

However, positively, the shrine's color nowadays has been changed by visitors who are influencedbyh by a famous Japanese Anime "LOVE LIVE!".

Takano Ema(絵馬/wooden votive tablet) for example, many of them write their prayers with lovely nice pictures.

I love these Ema pictures. I'm sure these subcultures would create Japan more attractive for the  2020 Tokyo Olympics(^O^)