God blessings to you with " Celebration " Japanese calligraphy

The holy place, the Shinto shrine and ceremony.

　　　Since the mythical times, Japanese God, the Emperor protected the nation.

　　　　Our veneration is dedicated. All is cleansed here.

"Seven-Five-Three (Shichi-Go-San) " is an annual event of the children.

In most cases, they wear a luxurious kimono.

The hair ornament is lovely.

The love is eternity.

Warmth of the hand, the smile are so, too.

Yes, anyone feels them close.

　　　　名月を　　取つてくれろと　　泣く子かな
　　　　　小林一茶 (1763 - 1827)
　　　

　　　　the beautiful moon　　please take it　　child have cried　　
　　　　　Kobayashi Issa (1763 - 1827)

　　　"祝" (shuku, or iwau). It is translated as celebrate, congratulate, blessing, etc.

　　　This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive script.

　　　Etymology :　Ideogrammic compound
　　　 示 (show) + 口 (mouth) + 儿 (kneel)

　　　The person who serve God.
　　　To tell joy to God.

　　　Children are holy.
　　　Or they may be messengers of God.

by Maeda Photo. I show the respect for him.

　　　This movie records processes from preparations to prayer.

　　　God bless you and yours.