Ema, wooden plates with written prayers and of wishing plaques at a shinto shrine.

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Shrine visitors write their wishes on these wooden plates and then leave them at the shrine in the hope that their wishes come true. Most people wish for good health, success in business, passing entrance exams, love or wealth.

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Size: 5646px × 4016px
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Photo credit: © locationshots / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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