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Good luck charms for the New Year, Hamaya

Wed, January 2, 2019, by Muza-chan
Hamaya is a decorative arrow sold at Shinto shrines during the first days of the New Year. A lucky charm available only during this period, hamaya is said to ward off misfortune and to attract good luck.

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 55mm
Aperture: F/3.5
Shutter Speed: 1/100s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800


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