Last weekend, my host mother brought us to Kamakura. Over there, we saw and felt a more traditional aspect of Japan.
Before we went to Kamakura, Okaasan (mother) taught us how to wear yukata, a type of kimono. We tried several times to wear it properly.We need to clean our hands and mouth before we get into Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮) .
We got lost on the way to the shrine. But it was wonderful to see such a wild and beautiful forest.On the way to Enkakuji Bentendo (円覚寺弁天堂)Worshiping BuddhaRay is putting a coin on the Shinzo (the statues of gods) and making a wish.The mural in the temple has an image of dragon.
The bell Ogane represents a type of Bonsho, Buddhist bells . The bible is engraved on it.Observing what we should do in a shrine.There are many turtles in Japanese shrines. It is said that turtles present some special meaning of luck and happiness in Japanese culture.