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Jizo statues at Kan'ei-ji Ueno

Wed, October 3, 2018, by Muza-chan
Jizō Bosatsu is a patron of children, expectant mothers, miscarried babies, and guardian of children in limbo. Many times the Jizo statues are dressed with red hat and bibs, having next to them offerings of flowers and toys, like the paper wind mills in today's photo.

Kan’ei-ji Temple, Ueno, Tokyo
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/160s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400


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