This shrine is famous for giving business luck. Especially markets called "Tori no Ichi" and that sell the objets "Kumade" for business success are held in November every year,.

This is a comparatively small shrine in Meguro, ubiquitous and rather unimpressive, although popular with local community folks especially during the New Year's holidays.

This was an interesting observation of the Japanese Tori no Ichi festival where you get to see first hand local Tokyo residents prays good luck and prosperity in November. The believers will "kumade" rakes which will be celebrated with a chant wishes with gusto from...More