Worshippers are packing into a major shrine in Tokyo on New Year's Day to pray for good luck for the coming year.
Visitors started forming a long line at Meiji Shrine at around 10PM on Tuesday, New Year's Eve. Families and couples were among the crowd.At midnight, the sound of a drum resonated throughout the premises. This was the cue for worshippers to begin prayers, and throw monetary offerings into a large, fenced-off collection space.
Worshippers traditionally buy good luck charms and arrow amulets. They also write their wishes on wooden plaques.
Source: NHK
Worshippers traditionally buy good luck charms and arrow amulets. They also write their wishes on wooden plaques.
Source: NHK
