Wakayama, Oct 30 (News On Japan) –
A big ema board depicting subsequent yr’s zodiac signal, the snake, is at present beneath manufacturing on the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site positioned in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture.
Measuring roughly 120 centimeters in peak and 230 centimeters in width, the board is crafted from cedar wooden.
In line with subsequent yr’s zodiac, the shrine’s chief priest designed a golden snake poised towards a background of cherry blossoms, embodying energy and tranquility.
This yr has seen pure disasters corresponding to earthquakes and heavy rains. In hope that the approaching yr will carry calm, the phrases ‘Peaceful Year’ have been inscribed on the board.
Once accomplished, the massive ema shall be dried, waterproofed, and displayed in entrance of the primary gate of Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine on December 1st.
Source: YOMIURI