Repetitions help for the understanding of the unknown.

The graveyards of Toribeyamataishakutenotsumyo, Kyoto

The graveyards of Toribeyamataishakutenotsumyo, Kyoto

Modern prayers into the 1,300 year old Kasuga-taisha shrine.

Messenger doves for prayers to the Gods.  Modern wishes hanging into the 1,300 year old Kasuga-taisha shrine, Nara

The thousand graves piled up in the temple of Jomyoin, Tokyo

The thousand graves piled up in the temple of Jomyoin, Tokyo

Kasuga-dōrō (Japanese stone lanterns) along Mizuya Sharine, Nara

Kasuga-dōrō (Japanese stone lanterns) along Mizuya Shrine, Nara

The thousand torii of Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

The 4 km-long covered-trail up to the holy mount Inari, Kyoto

Votive Torii of of Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Votive Torii (gates) of Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Click to zoom in each picture. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine.