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Sacred Straw Rope in front of the Prayer Hall of Izumo-taisha , Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Devotees at Shinto Shrine, Higashi-chiya, Kanazawa, Honshu, Japan. Higashi-chiya in Kanazawa is the district of tea houses, traditionally used since the Edo period for Geisha entertainment. Honshu, Japan’s main island with most of the country’s major cities and cultural sites. From the busy global hub of Tokyo for finance, industry, fashion and cuisine to Mount Fuji, the iconic, snow-capped volcano and the city of Kyoto, famed for Zen temples, gardens and traditional geisha entertainment
Close-up of shimenawa
Wakayama Prefecture – May 3, 2023: This is the sandbank of the Kumano River in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture.\nThis area is called \
Shimenawa decorations as lucky charms during the year-end and New Year holidays in Tokyo, Japan
Fukuoka, Japan - Nov 21 2022: Miyajidake Shrine is primarily dedicated to Empress Jingu, home to five-ton sacred straw rope and attracts over 2 million worshippers a year
Thatched roofs in Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture_25 September 2023.\nUNESCO World Heritage Site
Traditional Japanese baskets used for taking goods to market, being carried by a young woman in a traditional Asian village
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nagasaki, kyushu - december 14 2021: Japanese giant Oo-Shimenawa rice straw or hemp rope festooned with white shide paper streamers below the awning of the shintoist Kazagashira-Daigongen shrine.
Miyajima, Japan - April 12, 2024: Shide (紙垂, 四手) are zigzag-shaped paper streamers, often seen attached to \
Izumo, Shimane, Japan - September 19 : Large Shinto straw festoon of the Izumo Taisha Shrine. Izumo-Taisha is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan.
Reed background from weathered parasol at the Pmomorie beach.  Bulgaria, Eastern Europe.
KYOTO, JAPAN - November 13, 2018: Sacred rope at the Japanese Shrine in Japan.
Breakfast in Japan.\nMito, Ibaraki.\nNatto is a traditional Japanese dish, a fermented food made from fermented soya beans.
An Asian man is making brooms in his working place.
Close-up photo of Japan's new shimenawa
Fukuoka, Japan - Nov 21 2022: Miyajidake Shrine is primarily dedicated to Empress Jingu, home to five-ton sacred straw rope and attracts over 2 million worshippers a year
A woman walks through a large circle.\nChinowa-kuguri involves passing through a ring several meters in diameter woven with grass called thatch near the torii gate on the approach to the shrine.Passing through it purifies the mind and body, wards off misfortune, and prays for good health, warding off evil, and the safety of the family.Go through the figure 8 three times.It is held around June 30th and December 31st at many shrines.\n<Procedure>\n・After entering the shrine, wash your hands and mouth at the chozuya. In front of Chinowa, bow to the main shrine.\n・Start with your left foot and go counterclockwise while stepping over the ring with your left foot.Go around the left side of the circle, return to the front and bow once.\n・Next, start with your right foot and go clockwise while stepping over the ring with your right foot.After going around the right side of the circle, return to the front and bow once.\n・ Once again, turn counterclockwise from the left foot.Stand in front of the circle and bow. At the end, go through the ring and visit the worship hall.
A tall tree is viewed from below, adorned with a woven straw wrap around its trunk to protect it during winter. Sunlight filters through branches, highlighting the intricate details of the binding.
Izumo, Japan - July 20, 2014 : People at the Izumo Taisha in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is the Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
It is a raw material for handmade works.
Korean traditional culture
Traditional Japanese baskets used for taking goods to market, being carried by a young woman in a traditional Asian village
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Shimekazari is placed across the top of the entrance to a house during New Year's holidays
Nagamachi, the Samurai District, is known for its homes and gardens from Japan’s feudal era with residences of the leading warrior clan, Kanazawa, Honshu, Japan. Honshu, Japan’s main island with most of the country’s major cities and cultural sites. From the busy global hub of Tokyo for finance, industry, fashion and cuisine to Mount Fuji, the iconic, snow-capped volcano and the city of Kyoto, famed for Zen temples, gardens and traditional geisha entertainment
Izumo, Japan - September 26, 2012. People praying at  Izumo yashiro, Izumo-Taisha, Shinto shrine, in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. This shrine is a major cultural asset in Japan, dating from the  Nihon Shoki, Heian period,
Discover the charm of handmade traditional brooms with this vibrant and detailed collection of images. These beautifully crafted brooms, with their intricate designs and colorful bindings, showcase the artistry and cultural heritage of broom-making. Perfect for adding a rustic and authentic touch to your home decor or for practical use, these brooms are a testament to craftsmanship and tradition.
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