This is a close-up of a photo I posted a few weeks ago. Continue reading “Kami-sama”
Oinari-sama and a Friend
Caught this giant mosquito-like creature (can never remember the name…) resting on Oinari-sama at Yakumo Jinja in the fall.
Fox God
Small fox figurines are a dime a dozen in Kamakura, thanks to Yoritomo Minamoto’s dedication to Oinari san, a god who takes on the appearance of a fox (more on that another day).
These little foxes live at Yakumo Shrine.
