An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek !

Japanese Emperor was not necessarily ruling the country until the mid 6th century as there was another powerful family Mononobe in Osaka.
The Mononobes worshiped local Shamanism and rejected accepting Buddhism which was thought the most advanced religion at the time by the Emperor. Prince Shotoku defeated Mononobe in the civil war and this Shitennoji Temple was built in the Mononobe's cemetery to calm down their soul.

The red balls on the stage are symbolized red spider lilies to calm the soul.

 

[Wurger]

Interesting.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely shots shinpachi!

 

[Wayne Little]

Always enjoy your pictures my friend.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek, Hugh and Wayne

This is also a good season to enjoy the Brazilian national flower, Ipe Amarelo, in the Isshinji Temple of my neighborhood.
A gift from Japanese immigrants in Brazil.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wildcat]

Beautiful photos!

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent shots...

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek, Andy and Wayne for your kind comments

There are about 50 temples, a dozen of shrines and a few Christ churches together with a dozen of special hotels for lovers in my neighborhood within 2km radius. Strangers often wonder why there are such hotels beside the holy temples. These hotels were originally called 'Tea House' for lovers in the middle ages. Tradition has been inherited but the building design had better be reconsidered in the area. Just my impression.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wayne

Here are some more pics of the Ipe Amarelo and the Isshinji Temple.
It's a small but traditional temple too.

 

[Shinpachi]

Taking this opportunity, I'd like to introduce one more small but interesting historical trivia.
There was an ancient capital of Japan (still called Yamato at the time) in Osaka, nearby present Osaka Castle, about 1,300 years ago before it moved to Kyoto. No palace buildings are left today but you can see how the interior would have looked like in the Osaka Museum of History nearby the castle.

Ancient Koreans in Paekche which was located in the western part of Korea and ancient Japanese in Yamato belonged to the same family and shared same culture.

They made alliance to fight against Shilla in the eastern part of Korea which was supported by China in 663 but the Paekche-Yamato alliance was defeated. In fear of the future invasion by Shilla, Yamato moved its capital from Osaka to Kyoto together with thousands of Paekche survivors. At the same time, its country name Yamato has been changed to Nippon (Japan) formally since then.

 

[Wurger]

Great shots ! My daughter likes them much and ordered to thank you for sharing..

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek for your kind comment.
Please say Hello to your daughter

 

[Wurger]

I've told here about your kind words. She sends you smiles and wishes of all the best.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek and Hugh
This is not my video but shows how people would have looked like in Nara of Yamato era.
I frankly hesitate to visit Nara so often because, as long as I know, there are fewer trash boxes except some big ones placed beside the entrance of Todaiji Temple. This is what few tourists know.

 

[Wayne Little]

Fantastic, love that traditional dress....

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wayne

 

[Wurger]