Wednesday, May 24, 2023

(2883) Osaka 10: Sumiyoshi Taisha 5

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Here are the mascots/amulets of a sub-shrine of Sumiyoshi Taisha called "Nankun-sha" (楠珺社). They are a variation of the well-known manekineko cat called "shofuku-neko" (招福猫) and dressed in official samurai clothes. 

(For a bigger version of this picture both in color and black and white, check my "Japan Arekore" set on Flickr).

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