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Saturday, September 10, 2011

The lucky charm for safe life, etc.　part 2




　　As a souvenir from shrine or temple, Japanese often gets a lucky charm.
　　"午 (go, uma)" of the twelve signs of the zodiac is embroidered on this face.

　　The meaning is horse.





　　This is the Shimogamo Shinto Shrine's lucky charm.
　　The backside is embroidered in kanji with "下鴨 神社 (Shimogamo-jinja)".

　　It is registered with Cultural heritage.



　　

　　This Shinto Shrine is one of the oldest them in Kyoto.
　　The foundation is about B.C. 90.

　　May the grace of God be with you.



　　宵の間の　月のかつらの　うす紅葉　照るとしもなき　初秋の空
　　　鴨　長明 　(1155 – 1216)

　　Time for night beginning　 　great laurel tree in the moon
　　　still light autumn colors　　shine somehow　　first autumn sky
　　　Kamo no Chōmei 　(1155 – 1216)




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48 comments:

  1. LúciaSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Beautiful, I'd love to have one of this!
    Have a good weekend Ruma! ;-)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    J'adore ces petits souvenirs, tellement colorés, merci Ruma !

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  3. Sneyder C. September 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Maravilloso amuleto para la suerte, es una belleza que me gustaría tener...

    Te deseo un feliz fin de semana Ruma.

    Besos

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  4. Gloria BakerSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    All look amazing Ruma, absolutely nice, have a nice weekedn! gloria

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  5. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Oh my dear friend Ruma, wonderful treasures from the traditional Japan ...

    Many greetings from Switzerland

    Hans-Peter

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  6. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCASeptember 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Very interesting and very nice this lucky charm!Thank, Ruma ;)

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  7. Gio VeSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I confess it is very surprising, for me, to learn the horse associated with the red colour.
    Japan never ends to astonish me!
    Best wishes and Ogenkide!

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  8. José RamónSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    A colorful series where I love surprising red thanks for your visit happy weekend
    Greetings from
    Creativity and imagination photos of Jose Ramon

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  9. Joop ZandSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Very nice Ruma.... nice red colors.

    greetings, Joop

    many thanks for your comments.

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  10. Travel France OnlineSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    What I absolutely adore in the Japanese culture is this constant feeling of peace and well-being. It's very smoothing and makes you feel good about yourself and the others...Greetings Ruma :)

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  11. Malgorzata IngstadSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    You can recognize japanese stil among thousands - it is so special and beautiful.

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  12. Tammie LeeSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I love the elegance of Japan and all the details. So beautiful. Thank you Ruma.

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  13. LiovaSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Hello Ruma!!!! I love this souvenir!!! I hope you were luckier for ever and me too!!! for having read your sweet post!!!! KISSES AND HUGS FROM THE FAR SPAIN.

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  14. FotokarusellenSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Your work is beautiful. Happy to know and visit your blog. Thank you.

    A nice and peaceful weekend to you, Ruma

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  15. Laura~Pretty PixSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely charm and interesting bit of history. I love learning about your culture.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Ruma!

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  16. Chesterbrook Academy ElementarySeptember 10, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful charm.
    I love the simple lines of the Shinto Shrine.

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  17. CelesteSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Salut Ruma,
    Très belle broderie pour ce signe du zodiaque,et ce sanctuaire semble si paisible et toujours ce rouge magnifique........
    Amitiés du luxembourg
    Celeste

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  18. Traveling HawkSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    wonderful photo, ruma...the charm is great too...next year I'll see the shrine by myself...I will come to Japan!

    please have a nice weekend, ruma!

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  19. haricotSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Thank you for the photos of the remarkable shrine, a charm and a tanka. Your translation is really to the point!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Although I went 3 times to Kyoto, I don't remind I had the chance to visit it. I'll keep this in mind for the next time I can be there !

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  21. stardustSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Your magnificent photo of the shrine made me want to visit the shrine: I've never been to Shimogamo Shrine but Kamigamo Shrine only.

    The power of the red color of "omamori" will surely drive away evil spirit together with God and the affection of the giver when it is a present.

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  22. FRANKIE PAINSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    HELLO IS SO BEAUTIFULL THE HART LE COEUR OF JAPON BREATH 5BATTRE° IN YOUR PARTAGE AVEC NOUS
    JE VOUS EMBRASSE JE VEUX DIRE LE SALUT QUE J4ADORE AVEC VOUS LA TËTE QUE L4ON BAISSE AVEC LE CROISEMENT DES MAINS

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  23. Magia da InêsSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    °º♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.
    Olá, amiga!°º♫
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    º° ✿♥ ♫°
    É lindo trabalho artístico... além de trazer sorte... todos nós gostaríamos de ter um amuleto desses.
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil°º♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  24. ☆sapphireSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The reds in your photos are really beautiful!
    When I visited the shrine in May, I came across a wedding procession. Thank you, ruma for these lovely photos!

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  25. Paco SalesSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Bellos colores y texturas en estás bellas fotografías, un buen trabajo. Recibe un fuerte abrazo

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  26. Betty ManousosSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    i'd love to have one of these.

    so beautiful reds!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Your work is a gift for the sense of sight and thought. Thank you.


    daily athens

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  28. SKIZOSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I love your photographic work
    was a pleasure to visit you again.

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  29. La sonrisa de HiperionSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Preciosas las imágenes...

    Saludos y un buen domingo.

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  30. Jeanne Frances KlaverSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    So beautiful and so informative. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. May the grace of God be with you.

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  31. José LuisSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful, I love to have one of these amulets.

    A hug.

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  32. alfonsoSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:45 AM


    · In your picture there is always a powerful color. I like it.

    · Hugs

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  33. BarrySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    R- so amazingly old and yet so rich in sacred red. And to be able to take a little of the sacred memory away can often give that physical as well as spiritual connection. Go well. B

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  34. claudeSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hello Ruma !
    I am back from work. I was with my husband in a big city for a show (he makes furniture).
    Beautiful embroidery. Beautiful colors.
    I wish you the best.

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  35. GÜVEN SERİNSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Hello. Get your day bright.

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  36. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Really beautiful Ruma.
    Have a fantastic day.

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  37. Fernando J. FeliuSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    ¡Hi Ruma!

    ¡What a beautiful templet!
    Thanks for sharing this lucky charm.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Amigo Ruma, soy una enamorada de la cultura japonesa. Esos amuletos, esas palabras son signos de una gran cultura y amor a tu país.
    Un saludo y todo mi afecto a tu pueblo.

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  39. Sudhir RSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful again Ruma! I love ur work

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  40. Kalyan PanjaOctober 29, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!

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  41. ilyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Your web site is very nice. Thanks for the message

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  42. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    i love japan and your pictures ,happy day for you

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  43. Pierre BOYERNovember 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely...
    Greetings from france,

    Pierre

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  44. sava damaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    a very sweet little thing..

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  45. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Красивый блог!!!

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  46. AkissfromthepastDecember 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    i have been there, in this tempel. It was wonderful, im so in love whit japan :) thank you very much for sharing ありがとうございます :)

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  47. Lila BisciaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    oh!
    love it!!!!

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  48. artspshotsDecember 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This shot shows how well the Japanese culture was kept to its original state. It is really a pleasure getting shots with this historic site. The colors are so vivid and crisp!

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