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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

JAPAN | Saturday, 22 December 2012 | Views [224] | View Larger Image

Marked as a World Heritage Site, visitors to the temple embrace the sunset over Otowasan Kiyomizudera and take in the beautiful scenery of nature and the view overlooking Eastern Kyoto.

O-mikuji, or ‘sacred lot’ tied to a metal wire line outside Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple. O-mikujis are small strips of paper with fortunes written on them found at most shrines throughout Japan. Those fortunes that are bad tend to be left behind and tied to the metal wiring. However, some may tie good fortunes as well to increase the effect of their own.

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Even in the midst of the busy Tokyo district of Asakusa, one can still find peace and serenity. As seen here, a passer-by stops to pay her respects to Buddha in the quiet garden of Sensoji.

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