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PASADA KYOTO with Emi Arai

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the Kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. In recent years, the shrine's Japanese worshippers have been joined by overseas visitors coming to pray or tour the shrine. The color of the shrine and torii gates are also significant as the red-orange color referred to as vermillion is thought to be a protective color against evil forces. While the red color of the shrine gates symbolizes vitality and protection against evil and, practically, serves as a preservative, because it`s made of mercury. White on the other hand is the original color of torii and stands for sacredness.

Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto God of Rice. Foxes are thought to be Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds. People make a wish and then try to lift one of the rocks. If the rock is lighter then you expect, your wish will come true. Arguably one of the most well-known and most-visited shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Shrine is considered a World Heritage Site.

Emi Arai is with daughter, Larmie