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Tokyo, Japan - October 4, 2012: Torii entrance gate at Meiji Jingu Shrine. Meiji Jingu Shrine was founded in 1920 and is dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken. Destroyed during the II World War it was rebuilded in 1958. Located in a forest that covers 175 acres and more than 120.000 trees that were donated from all over Japan when the Shrine was created. It is a relaxing and peaceful place surrounded by the bustling life of Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan - August 28, 2014: Maidens in traditional gowns at the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto complex in Tokyo dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. Completed in 1926, it is situated in 175 acres of forests in Yoyogi Park.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: In front of the Main Hall of Meiji-Jingu Shrine, people in the front line are praying and the rest of the people are waiting on the ground of the Main Hall. As so many people visit the Shrine during the New Year season to pray for their health and good luck for the year, a normal wooden offertory box is not enough and, therefore, a huge sheet is spread out in front for visitors to throw coins and notes. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

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