For Ebisu’s Sake, The Tōka Ebisu Festival
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Every year, on January 9th, 10th, and 11th, the Toka Ebisu Matsuri dedicated to the Shinto god Ebisu takes place all over Japan, especially in the Kansai region.
During these 3 days, several million worshippers will visit the Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka to try to gain the favor of the god Ebisu, who will decide whether their businesses will flourish and money will flow abundantly.
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Tous les ans les 9, 10 et 11 janvier se déroule partout dans le Japon et plus particulièrement dans la région du Kansai, le Matsuri Toka Ebisu dédié au dieu shinto Ebisu.
Durant ces 3 jours, plusieurs millions de fidèles se rendront au sanctuaire Imamiya Ebisu d’Osaka pour essayer de s’attirer les faveurs du dieu Ebisu qui fera en sorte ou non que leurs business soient florissants et que l’argent coulera à flots.
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毎年1月9日から11日にかけて、日本各地、特に関西地方で「十日えびす祭り」が開催されます。この祭りは神道の神エビスに捧げられています。
この3日間、多くの信者が大阪の今宮戎神社を訪れ、エビス神のご利益を受けて商売繁盛や金運上昇を祈願します。
A person walking with a Sasa (Bamboo grass) in the sanctuary.
Two people tapping on the dome "Ura Mairi" to call the god Ebisu to listen to their prayers.
Money offered at the Shrine during the first prayer.
A group of Fukumusume (Good fortune girls) going to their post to sell good luck amulets to visitors.
People taking pictures in front of the shrine early in the morning.
A monk of Mount Koya collecting donations in front of one of the entrances of the Imamiya Ebisu shrine.
A person throwing away his old lucky charms before starting his journey in the sanctuary.
The shoes of a person with his name written in katakana.
People making the first prayer upon arrival at the shrine.
A member of the Shrine raking the money offered by the visitors.
A group of people praying in front of the main shrine, one of them has the tattoos « No Gods, No Masters" on her legs.
A salaryman taking a Sasa (bamboo grass) from a staff member of the Shrine.
A person walking in the Shrine with a Sasa (bamboo grass) in her hand.
A security person directing the crowd with a megaphone.
A group of people trying to make their way through the crowd.
People buying lucky charms at a Fukumusume (good fortune girls).
A person buying lucky charms at a Fukumusume (good fortune girls).
A Businessman trying to make their way through the crowd.
People posing in front of the shrine holding 10,000¥ bills.
Business cards pasted on the dome "Ura Mairi" to attract the good favors of the god Ebisu.
People lining up to buy good luck charms at a Fukumusume (Good Fortune Girl).
A person walking in the sanctuary with his bamboo branch (Sasa).
A person throwing away his old lucky charms before starting his journey in the sanctuary.
Two security people blocking access to the main shrine building to manage the crowd.