Offerings given to Dosojin, the Shinto dieties residing in the stone carvings at a village entrance.

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Stone carvings within which Shinto Gods reside are placed at village entrances and on roadsides where their assistance may be needed for safe journey.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Japan
Photo credit: © eileen wholihane shaw / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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