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The porch has always been commonplace in Japanese houses. However, with the times, the number of Japanese-style houses has decreased, and at the same time, the chances of seeing the porch have decreased.

couple friends visiting traditional Japanese shrine and temple, walking and chatting at the shrine gate

Gifu, Japan- December 29th, 2023: Magome-juku (Nakasendo) a Rustic stop on a feudal-era route at Magome, Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan

Senior couple praying a Japanese temple for Hatsumode. Okayama, Japan

This captivating photo, taken with a Leica Q3, offers a parallel perspective of an ancient bell striker at Wenshu Monastery in Chengdu. The image beautifully encapsulates the timeless elegance and cultural significance of this historical relic, inviting viewers to contemplate the rich heritage it represents.

$Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2020:\nThe photo shows a big crowd under the police traffic control, waiting in front of the Torii Gate and the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-jingu Shrine before entering the ground of the Main Hall. A huge number of people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the New Year's days, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. During the New Year season, the South Sacred Gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2020 is the year of the rat. \nMeiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great great grandparents of the current Emperor Naruhito. \nThe average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.$