A hidden story from Japanese history: Tokyo's little Suwa Shrine

Magome Suwa Shrine, 1-43-9 Higashimagome, Ota-ku, Tokyo

History: The Mokujiku Saint, who ate only plants and trees, carved a Buddhist statue at Nyorai-ji Temple
https://youtu.be/7PGTBcj1XqU

History: The Tokugawa Shoguns wrestled at Horen-ji Temple
https://youtu.be/5fkS_itIGt4

History: Hataoka Hachiman Shrine: Amazake (sweet sake) was served after archery matches
https://youtu.be/NmatYxTdfR4

When visiting Tokyo's shrines, one is often surprised by the sanctuaries that have continued to be protected by the people.
Floods, fires, earthquakes, war damage, and materialism.
Small shrines, shrines on the rooftops of buildings, shrines directly under highways.
Sacred places that support people in all forms, and the guardians who protect them.
I made this video to share these beautiful images.
Japanese landscapes preserved in old photographs, and the Japanese people of the past.
There is a Japan that seems about to be forgotten. I really don't want to forget this forgotten Japan.
The photos are around 100 years old, but some are around 150 years old, and some are even 85 years old.
Come and experience a connection with the people of the past.

Source
THE HOLIDAY OF THE SUWA SHRINE. Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts
https://hoppmuseum.hu/en/collection/the-holiday-of-the-suwa-shrine/153975?f=3u99giu3mITfHB1vFVCO9vSFQqt6DLPMct7nmqcWzFu6HxoC7xdx8Goh7H7C3xdx8DnlUzalcKq5YQrBkz75sHnmcO76cHplgA7xLxqN7V7CgUr5kuo5kOnN8Y&n=493
Pigeons flying at the great gate of Zenkojl temple, Nagano, Japan
Kashima-Schrein, wide in Shinagawa, under the Shichi-go-san-Festes im November (Japan-Aufenthalt 1934-1939)
https://www.europeana.eu/en/item/670/item_RY3ELIQOKDQAO564B5YKFGOQD54HJW47
Shinto Festival.1914-1918.Elstner Hilton
https://flic.kr/p/8pwxxT
UNDER THE PINES OF AMA NO HASHIDATE.Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts
https://hoppmuseum.hu/en/collection/under-the-pines-of-ama-no-hashidate/154132?f=40fJTLuthtuqpMfrGzIs0oDHkAIIzYkbzmy478MqDJIu6HxoC7xdx8Goh7H7C3xdx8kizg4jx0jh3jvj3AdgkbviPnvfjQ073Ue73w0jPw8g34jgh8Y&n=0
Boys Celebrating Shinto Festival. 1914-1918. Elstner Hilton
https://flic.kr/p/8pM2kL

BGM
All_the_Love by Noru
Narration by Ondoku

My name is Mayu Noda. The more I learn about shrines and temples, the more I am overwhelmed by what I don't know.
They are mysterious sanctuaries. I'll be sharing the charms of my favorite shrines around Tokyo. I'll also be sharing the occasional temple.

Even the smallest shrines have a history of Japanese people cherishing their deities.

If you have the time, please visit a shrine near you.

You'll be able to connect with your ancient Japanese ancestors.

My dream is to see Japanese people once again lining up at shrines and temples to pray.

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