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[Breaking News]Winter purification ritual at Tokyo shrine

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - A man splashes himself with icy water during a winter purification ritual at Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Winter purification ritual at Tokyo shrine

A man splashes himself with icy water during a winter purification ritual at Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2025.

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Winter purification ritual at Tokyo shrine

Men splash themselves with icy water during a winter purification ritual at Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2025.

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Gamba Osaka beat Sriwijaya 5-0 in AFC Champions League

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (top) is in action during the first half of an AFC Champions League first round game against Indonesia's Sriwijaya at Expo '70 Stadium in Osaka on April 8.

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Big plaque of priest Kukai set up at Wakayama shrine

HASHIMOTO, Japan - People gather before a giant wooden plaque depicting an encounter between Kukai, the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism, and Kariba Myojin, the deity of the Niukanshobu-jinja shrine, set up at the shrine in Kudoyama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Jan. 15, 2014.

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Shinto adapting to era of globalization

TOKYO, Japan - Ambassadors to Japan and their family members carry a "mikoshi" portable shrine at Kanda Myojin, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, on Oct. 27, 2012 during a seminar about Shintoism co-hosted by the Association of Shinto Shrines.

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Emperor, empress host garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko address actress Norika Fujiwara (2nd from R) and World Cup 2002 Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (R) during an annual garden party they hoteted at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Oct. 31.

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(14)Tunisia vs Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) is congratulated by teammates Tomokazu Myojin (L) and Hiroaki Morishima (C) after scoring the team's second goal in the 75th minute of their group H match against Tunisia at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on June 14. Japan advanced to the second round by beating Tunisia 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Takashi Fukunishi (Jubilo Iwata), Alessandro Santos (Shimizu S-Pulse), Kazuyuki Toda (Shimizu S-Pulse) and Tomokazu Myojin (Kashiwa Reysol).

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(6)Japan-Costa Rica friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (L) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half of a friendly match with Costa Rica at International Stadium Yokohama on April 17. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Japan edge China 3-2 in Asian Cup semifinal

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin drills a shot into the bottom corner in the 61st minute, leading Japan to a 3-2 win over China in the Asian Cup semifinal at Beirut Sports City Stadium on Oct. 26.

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Japan defeated 1-0 by Australia in Olympic warm-up

Australian keeper Peter Zois punches a right-wing cross by Japanese midfielder Tomokazu Myojin in the second half of their under-22 friendly international match at the Komaba stadium in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture, on May 12. The Japan squad was defeated 1-0 by Australia in their final warm-up match before the first-round qualifiers for next year's Sydney Olympics.

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Year's first work day in Japan

People visit Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo to offer New Year prayers on the first work day of the year for most companies on Jan. 4, 2022.

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Year's first work day in Japan

People visit Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo to offer New Year prayers on the first work day of the year for most companies on Jan. 4, 2022.

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Year's first work day in Japan

People visit Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo to offer New Year prayers on the first work day of the year for most companies on Jan. 4, 2022.

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Gamba Osaka beat Sriwijaya 5-0 in AFC Champions League

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (top) is in action during the first half of an AFC Champions League first round game against Indonesia's Sriwijaya at Expo '70 Stadium in Osaka on April 8. (Kyodo)

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Japan defeated 1-0 by Australia in Olympic warm-up

Australian keeper Peter Zois punches a right-wing cross by Japanese midfielder Tomokazu Myojin in the second half of their under-22 friendly international match at the Komaba stadium in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture, on May 12. The Japan squad was defeated 1-0 by Australia in their final warm-up match before the first-round qualifiers for next year's Sydney Olympics.

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Gamba's Myojin in action during ACL q'final game vs. Jeonbuk

Midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (R) of Japan's Gamba Osaka fires in a shot in the first half of an Asian Champions League first-leg quarterfinal game against South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors away at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju on Aug. 26, 2015. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(6)Japan-Costa Rica friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (L) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half of a friendly match with Costa Rica at International Stadium Yokohama on April 17. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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(4)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Takashi Fukunishi (Jubilo Iwata), Alessandro Santos (Shimizu S-Pulse), Kazuyuki Toda (Shimizu S-Pulse) and Tomokazu Myojin (Kashiwa Reysol).

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(14)Tunisia vs Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) is congratulated by teammates Tomokazu Myojin (L) and Hiroaki Morishima (C) after scoring the team's second goal in the 75th minute of their group H match against Tunisia at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on June 14. Japan advanced to the second round by beating Tunisia 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

A pattern similar to that in photograph #4749 is visible under the eave of the Jogu Romon (upper shrine gate). The cleansing basin is located on the right side, at the foot of the stone stairs. Kora-Myojin Shrine is behind it. Neither were in existence after the first years of the Meiji Period. The absence of a tablet on the Romon gate of the upper shrine and the time-worn appearance of the Kaguraden roof indicate that this was taken around the same time as photograph #3073.==Date:unknown, Place:Kamakura, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐12‐0]

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A shrine

Kanda Myojin Shrine prospered under the protection of the Tokugawa Shogunate as a guardian deity of Edo. Taira Masakado is enshrined here as the Oanamuchi-no-mikoto deity. The shrine moved to its current location (present-day Sotokanda 2-chome) from Surugadai in 1616. It was renamed Kanda Shinto Shrine in 1872. The Kanda Festival, one of the three major festivals in Tokyo, is held here every other year, formerly on September 15, now in May. This is a photograph of a sketch (probably stone print) made by a member of a Prussian expedition.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number55‐27‐2]

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Enoshima Island

This is probably a scene near the photo numbered 4-14. The village in Enoshima can be seen clearly. Enoshima is mentioned in Azuma Kagami when Minamoto Yoritomo recommended the construction of a Benzaiten there in 1182. There is said to have been an oracle from the Enoshima Myojin on January 15, 1216. The seas turned into a road and people profited, so the Shogun at that time, Yoritsune, came to worship at the shrine in 1228.==Date:unknown, Place:Enoshima, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number13‐30‐0]

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine

The compounds of Toshugu in Ueno with the stone lanterns seen from the side of the main hall. The Myojin torii donated by Sakai Tadayo is seen in the rear. The 250 stone lanterns and 50 bronze lanterns were contributed by war lords from all over Japan.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐1‐0]

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Entrance to Kanda Myojin Shrine

Entrance to Kanda Myojin Shrine==Date:Early Meiji, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Kanda Myojin Shrine

Kanda Myojin Shrine==Date:Early Meiji, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Disco Bon dance at Tokyo shrine

Women across generations and nationalities dance to disco music and Japanese anime songs during a "Bon" midsummer dance festival at Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. The event, called BON DISCO, combines Japan's traditional Bon Odori dance, performed as a Japanese Buddhist custom during the Bon holiday season, with western-born disco. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Disco Bon dance at Tokyo shrine

People across generations and nationalities dance to disco music and Japanese anime songs during a "Bon" midsummer dance festival at Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. The event, called BON DISCO, combines Japan's traditional Bon Odori dance, performed as a Japanese Buddhist custom during the Bon holiday season, with western-born disco. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shrine visit for prosperous new year

People crowd Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 4, 2019, the first business day of the year for many companies, to pray for their success in business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shrine visit for prosperous new year

People crowd Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 4, 2019, the first business day of the year for many companies, to pray for their success in business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Businessmen pray for success at Tokyo shrine

Businessmen pray for success and fortune before an altar set up at Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward on Jan. 4, 2018, the first business day of the year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Businessmen pray for success at Tokyo shrine

Businessmen pray for success and fortune before an altar set up at Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward on Jan. 4, 2018, the first business day of the year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Businessmen visit Tokyo shrine on 1st business day of year

Businessmen crowd the premises of a Tokyo shrine, known as Kanda Myojin, on Jan. 4, 2017, the first business day of the year, to pray for their success in business. A 34-year-old salesman said, "I hope the overall Japanese economy will turn around this year." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress host garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko address actress Norika Fujiwara (2nd from R) and World Cup 2002 Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin (R) during an annual garden party they hoteted at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Oct. 31. (Kyodo)

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Japan edge China 3-2 in Asian Cup semifinal

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Japan midfielder Tomokazu Myojin drills a shot into the bottom corner in the 61st minute, leading Japan to a 3-2 win over China in the Asian Cup semifinal at Beirut Sports City Stadium on Oct. 26.