Sunday, January 7, 2018

Kokura, Kitakyushu Seijin Shiki (Becoming of Age) Ceremony. Unique Kimono and Hakama Fashions.

The Seijin Shiki (Becoming of Age) ceremony is held every year on January 8th.
Twenty year olds dress up in formal kimono and hakama but rearrange and add to them.




Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Itozu Hachiman Jinja Shrine Contains Unique Owl Statues and a Torii Gate. Kokura Kitakyushu Japan

There are many small shrines at the top of the hill surrounded by nature.


The steps are very steep, narrow and pretty tiring but the view was gorgeous.


This is the only shrine we have seen that has statues of owls.


The shrines are surrounded by nature.  The photos were taken January 3, 2018.  

YASAKA JINJA SHRINE Located next to the KOKURA CASTLE in Kitakyushu Kyushu Japan


This is a large shrine next to the Kokura Castle.