This strange looking building shaped like an open mouth Koma-inu, belonging to the Yasaka Shrine in Namba, Osaka, is said to "extract" and swallow the negative energies, thus purifying the worshipers. It is an emaden, a hall where it is kept a collection of ema votive plaques, with a stage for Shinto ritual dances.
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Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 11mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200