August 13, 2008 - 2:47 pm by katchaman in Others
According to Dazaifu Tenmangu’s Website, Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine built over the grave of Michizane Sugawara venerated by the Japanese throughout the country as the Tenman-Tenjin (the deified spirit of Michizane), or the God of literature or calligraphy. Michizane, who had been a high-ranking government officer, was demoted because of the slander and political [...]
April 2, 2008 - 3:32 am by akko@hakata in Travel
Shinto Priest is getting the evel spirit away from the people.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the most popular Shinto Shrine, especially for those who want to pass the entrance exam.
For many Japanese students, entrance exam of high schools and universities is a big challenge, so they make special wish at Shinto Shrines.
By the way, Shinto [...]
January 15, 2008 - 6:33 pm by akko@hakata in Food, Others, Travel
This is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where Michizane Sugawara, God of Academy, is worshipped.
People from all over Japan visit Michizane-kou (it’s a way to call him friendly and with respect), and pray `Please let me (or let my son/ daughter) pass the entrance exam!’.
(If you know something about Japanese educational system, to enter good [...]
April 5, 2007 - 3:00 pm by akko@hakata in Travel
Sorry, the application for this tour’s already closed. Please join in the next tour!
This tour is especially for people new to Fukuoka, interested in its local life, and for English speakers from abroad. No Japanese this time, sorry.
Full day tour, with only 1000 yen!
(It’ll be collected on the day of the tour, please check [...]
