🤴Dear #PrinceHisahito has visited the #Mausoleum of #EmperorMeiji in #Kyoto to report to his great, great, great grandfather that he completed his #ComingOfAgeCeremony! Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood can be scary for everyone! But, we'll brave it together!🏯
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Old photo of the Fune-boko. Photo thanks - https://www.arc.ritsumei.ac.jp/

An old illustration showing the Fune-boko float. Image thanks - https://www.arc.ritsumei.ac.jp/e/ijac/

Old photo of the Fune-boko. Photo thanks - https://www.arc.ritsumei.ac.jp/

Rudder of the Fune-boko. Photo thanks - http://kyotomoyou.jp/

The doll of Empress Jingū wears armor and a 560 year old divine mask.
The mask is treasured as a charm for securing the easy delivery of children, and when the Emperor Meiji (明治大帝 1867-1912) was about to be born the mask was carried to the palace to guarantee his safe birth.

#Funeboko #EmperorMeiji

meiji jingu shrine entrance in tokyo japan

meiji jingu shrine in tokyo japan

meiji jingu shrine in tokyo japan

interior garden of meiji jingu shrine in tokyo japan

I always have an amazing experience at Meiji Jingu Shrine ⛩️ Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, it's surrounded by a serene forest. 🌳

When in Tokyo, I recommend visiting a visit .🇯🇵

#MeijiJinguShrine #Tokyo #Japan #Travel #Shrine #Temple #EmperorMeiji #EmpressShoken #JapaneseCulture