Ethans first visit to the Shrine. His presentation to the gods. Today is a lucky day so lots of families with their newborns in the special outfits and capes.
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Wow, there are so many interesting cultural points to learn from our newly-minted families!
It was amazing as there were a heap of families there all doing the same thing. The little outfits (basically a special childs kimono tied up around the grandmother and the child) are all rented - over the internet no less. Book them in advance and it is posted to you. You return it by post after the event.
What an interesting an unique event. Like a Christening? Ethan cannot be seen very well in this photo because of all the wrapping. Barbara
It was a “presentation to the gods” rather than a christening. A truly Japanese experience involving dressing up, eating and paying money to the shrine.
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