I am always trying to send good luck messages in my blog (and in my other communications to my friends).
This
feeling is especially strong this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues
around the world.
I visited Gotokuji Temple, or Cat Temple in western Tokyo to take photos of the fortune cat. The cat is believed to invite good fortune. The legend was originated in the Edo period.
People get lucky cat dolls every year. The old dolled are placed in the temple after new ones are purchased.
There are thousands of lucky cat dolls in the temple.
I found many visitors there. Foreigners probably from India and Russia were included. They are likely to have been staying in Japan for months. (See also the top photo and 2nd photo)
New metallic cat statue was built recently in the temple. (Se also the 3rd photo)
The season is turning to late autumn.
I
hope new signs of recovery from the pandemic, such as developments of the
vaccine, will appear as soon as possible.
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